Arkansas SOS Secretary Daniels Certifies Fringe Activist Ralph Nader as Independent Presidential Candidate

Aug 7, 2008 -- LITTLE ROCK, AR — Arkansas Secretary of State Charlie Daniels today certified a petition submitted by independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader allowing him and his vice presidential running mate, Matt Gonzalez, to appear on the Arkansas ballot in the November 4, 2008 general election.

The Secretary of State’s office verified 1,234 signatures. 1,000 valid signatures from registered Arkansas voters are required of political groups and independent candidates wishing to appear on the state’s general election ballot for the offices of US President and Vice President.

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Nader is the only certified independent presidential candidate. In addition to the three recognized state parties (Democratic, Republican, and Green), the Libertarian, Constitution, and Socialism & Liberation parties have also qualified to have their presidential and vice presidential nominees appear on the state ballot.

For more information on the voting process in Arkansas, please visit www.votenaturally.org.

Source: Arkansas Secretary of State