From: Libertarian nominee for Suffolk District Attorney - Chris Garvey
Contact: Chris Garvey 516 458 4487

SUFFOLK BOARD OF ELECTIONS REMOVES LIBERTARIANS
 -   BALLOT HAS ONLY INCUMBENTS

The Republican and Democrat Commissioners of the Suffolk County Board of 
Elections, threw the Libertarian Candidates off the ballot Friday.

Unless a court overturns this, Suffolk's voters will only see the 
incumbent Treasurer, D.A., and Sheriff on their ballots.

"They decreed a Soviet-style Ballot in Suffolk," said Libertarian D.A. 
nominee Chris Garvey.  Thousands, who signed the Libertarian Petition, 
will now be denied any ballot choice of candidate.

Voters' can protest by writing-in another choice, such as Libertarians 
Audrey Capozzi for Suffolk County Treasurer, Steven Kosin for Sheriff, 
and Chris Garvey for District Attorney.

The Republican and Democrat Parties appointed the Commissioners, who 
determine who appears on the ballot.

Candidates received notice of the decision on Friday of the Labor Day 
weekend, and must file suit by Tuesday. The Board refused to give 
reasons for their decision on Friday.  Mr. Garvey has twice participated 
in Federal cases, that determined New York's election laws were 
unconstitutional.

Albany has designed New York's election laws to place heavier burdens on 
minor parties. For these offices, Libertarians need 1,500 signatures,
while  major parties need far fewer. Large parties have first crack at 
soliciting signatures. Voters who signed one petition can't later
sign a Libertarian petition. Libertarians can only witness signatures 
after the major parties, during only six weeks in July and August, after
the 4th-of-July crowds have dissipated, and when many voters are away on 
vacation.

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