AR HB2020

Candidates for any public office in Arkansas must provide evidence of their qualifications and eligibility at the time of filing, with such evidence available to the public for inspection and copying (with redactions for personal privacy).

Candidates for United States President must file a copy of their long-form birth certificate, a sworn statement confirming they have not held dual citizenship and their allegiance is solely to the United States, and documentation identifying their residency in the United States for the preceding 14 years.

Political party candidates for President must submit the required qualifications documentation to both the party and the Secretary of State, or their names will not be printed on the ballot at any primary election.

Independent and political group candidates for President must certify the same documentation (birth certificate, citizenship statement, and residency history) by September 15 of the election year, or their names will not appear on the official ballot.

All information provided to the Secretary of State regarding candidate qualifications shall be available for public inspection and copying, except that the Secretary of State shall redact any information constituting a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.