Independent Political Action Public Forum in Durham this Tuesday

On Tuesday, October 7, 6pm, Durham Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro Street, Main Auditorium- the Triangle Local of the NC Green Party will sponsor a forum on fair ballot access featuring Mike Munger, Libertarian candidate for Governor. Mike Munger will respond to questions about the impact of the recent bailout legislation on the North Carolina economy.

Other speakers will include Jan Martel, Co-Chair, NC Green Party and Barbara Howe, Chair, NC Libertarian Party. Third party leaders will speak on ballot access rules and the status of a joint lawsuit against the State for relief from oppressive ballot access rules. The State Board of Elections required nearly 70,000 verified signatures for third party candidates to get on the ballot in 2008.

This is the last of 3 Durham forums providing opportunities for Durham candidates running in contested elections for state offices. Forums were held on September 17 with Paul Luebke (D) and Libertarian challenger Sean Haugh running for House District 30. On September 23, incumbent Larry Hall (D) and Libertarian challenger Justin Lallinger made their cases in the race for the House District 29 seat. Also, on September 23, Ken Chandler (R), Floyd McKissick (D) and David Rollins (L) appealed for support in the State Senate District 20 race.

The forum is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.