ARKANSAS Fair vote amendment

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ARKANSAS Fair vote amendment Legalizing Democracy

Arkansas Fair Vote Amendment End Gerrymandering Replace Winner-Take-All Elections Level the Playing Field for All Candidates

End gerrymandering Establish Permanent Distribution Zones Arkansas Fair Vote Amendment End gerrymandering Establish Permanent Distribution Zones

End gerrymandering Establish Permanent Distribution Zones Arkansas Fair Vote Amendment End gerrymandering Establish Permanent Distribution Zones Move vertical lines until Distribution Quota of Eligible Voters is filled

Replace winner-take-all elections Arkansas Fair Vote Amendment Replace winner-take-all elections In each Arkansas House and Arkansas Senate district: The 5 candidates with the most votes are elected In U.S. House, U.S. Senate, and state-wide races (Governor, etc.) Ranked-Choice Voting

Level the Playing Field for All Candidates Arkansas Fair Vote Amendment Level the Playing Field for All Candidates All candidates for federal, state, and county offices in Arkansas shall collect petition signatures to gain ballot access. (1%) Only a candidate’s name shall appear on any ballot for public office within the state of Arkansas. Arkansas shall have no law respecting an establishment of or prohibiting the free exercise of any political party. Primary elections shall be the sole responsibility of each political party.