North Dakota Century Code Title 16.1. Elections § 16.1-01-00.1. Definitions

a. An individual holding public office;

b. An individual who publicly has declared that individual's candidacy for nomination for election or election to public office or has filed or accepted a nomination for public office;

c. An individual who has formed a campaign or other committee for that individual's candidacy for public office;

d. An individual who has circulated a nominating petition to have that individual's name placed on the ballot; and

e. An individual who, in any manner, has solicited or received a contribution for that individual's candidacy for public office, whether before or after the election for that office.