MOLINE, Illinois– For Scott County libertarian candidate David Melchert Jr., Wednesday night was a night to be heard. “Tonight is a sign they can...

MOLINE, Illinois-- For Scott County libertarian candidate David Melchert Jr., Wednesday night was a night to be heard.

"Tonight is a sign they can't turn us down forever, and they have to realize at some point in time, there's a market of people being left out," says Melchert.

Libertarian presidential nominee Gary Johnson and his running mate, Bill Weld participated in a town hall on CNN.

"I think our numbers are a lot stronger than people are thinking," says Melchert.

According to the latest FOX News poll, Johnson is polling at 12-percent behind democrat Hillary Clinton at 44 and republican Donald Trump, 35.

And while the number may seem low to some, Melchert is just happy to be in the game at this point in the election season.

"That's like not playing a baseball team because they're undefeated. That's not the way it works. You always give your best," says Melchert.

Melchert says having the third party candidate take the stage will show voters they have more than two options.

"You see a lot of people on both sides, republicans and democrats. They're not happy with their selection, and they shouldn't be. Tonight means for them, this is your chance. This is where you're gonna start to see that you're not alone, that there is hope," says Melchert.

For many libertarians, it's the issues that trump the candidates.