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

2. A formal campaign

3. Broad voter support

4. Financial support

A Debate Committee consisting of the LWVCTEF President, 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 Debate Committee will make candidate eligibility decisions at least thirty days prior to a debate or forum.  The Board of Directors of the LWVCTEF will be notified of the Committee’s decision at least one day before candidates are informed.

This policy applies to the following races: U.S. Senate, U.S. Representative, CT Constitutional Offices, and other multi-town offices.

Meeting League debate criteria is not to be interpreted as an invitation to debate.

This policy will be posted on the LWVCTEF web site.

adopted April 10, 2007

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