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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Upon receipt by the secretary of state of the petition or certificate of endorsement provided for in section 16.1-11-06 accompanied by the following affidavit, the secretary of state shall place the applicant's name upon the primary election ballot in the columns of the applicant's party as provided or within the no-party office for which the applicant desires nomination. Upon receipt by the county auditor of the petition provided for in section 16.1-11-11 accompanied by the following affidavit, the county auditor shall place the applicant's name upon the primary election ballot within the no-party office for which the applicant desires nomination. The affidavit may be filed electronically, through the mail, or by personal delivery. However, the affidavit must be in the possession of the appropriate filing officer before four p.m. on the sixty-fourth day before the primary election. If the affidavit is filed electronically, the candidate shall retain the original copy. The affidavit must be substantially as follows:
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I, _______________, being sworn, say that I reside at _______________, in the city of _______________, in the county of _______________ of North Dakota; and zip code of _______________; that I am a candidate for nomination to the office of _______________ to be chosen at the primary election to be held on _______________, _______________, and I request that my name be printed upon the primary election ballot as provided by law, as a candidate of the _______________ party for said office. I am requesting that my name be listed on the ballot as I have identified my ballot name below. I understand that nicknames are allowed as part of my ballot name, but titles and campaign slogans are not permissible. I have reviewed the requirements to hold office and I certify that I am qualified to serve if elected. |
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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 16.1. Elections § 16.1-11-10. Applicant's name placed upon ballot--Affidavit to accompany petition - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-16-1-elections/nd-cent-code-sect-16-1-11-10/
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