Libertarian candidate for Arkansas 133rd killed.

From Ozarks Newsstand:

BOLIVAR - An area candidate in the November election was killed Monday night in a one-car crash north of Bolivar.



Jesse O. Watson, 56, of Bolivar, was the Libertarian candidate for state representative for the 133rd District.


Polk County Clerk Sue Entlicher contacted the Secretary of State's office Tuesday morning after learning the news of Watson's death.

"They are talking with legal counsel, and everything is on hold until we hear back from them," Entlicher said.

Absentee ballots will not be sent out until Entlicher receives word from the Secretary of State's office. Voters may vote absentee six weeks prior to the election. Absentee voting began Tuesday, Sept. 21, for the Nov. 2 election.

The delay also allows the Libertarian party some time to come up with another candidate, Entlicher said.

The 133rd District includes Cedar County and a portion of Polk County.