{news} re: LWV-CT Candidate Eligibility Criteria

[Ken Krayeske]

http://www.lwvct.org/voters/candidate_eligibility.htm

*Criteria to Determine Candidate Eligibility to*

*Participate in LWVCTEF-Sponsored Debates and Forums*

The LWVCTEF criteria used in determining whether a candidate should be 
invited to participate in the LWVCTEF’s candidates debates and forums 
are as follows:

The candidate must have:

   1.

      Ballot access in accordance with Connecticut election laws

   2.

      A formal campaign (headquarters, staff, position papers, campaign
      appearances)

   3.

      Evidence of broad voter support (can be evidenced by number of
      volunteers)

   4.

      Financial support (contributions from a significant number of
      contributors indicating broad-based support)

A committee consisting of the LWVCTEF Co- Presidents, Vice President- 
Communications, Vice President-Voters Service and the Treasurer will 
determine if a candidate meets the criteria. The criteria are to be 
applied as objectively as possible. The decision is to be made at least 
ten days prior to the debate or forum.

May 31, 2006