Candidate and Petition Information
What Is A Candidate?
A candidate is an individual who seeks to be nominated or elected to public office or a party position. An individual shall be deemed to be a candidate if (1) action was taken to qualify for nomination or election or (2) monies were raised or expended by the individual or any agent in order to bring about such nomination or election to such office or position.
Most candidates get on the ballot by filing a petition containing a specified number of signatures. The required amount varies, depending on the office sought and whether the candidate is seeking a party nomination or a spot on the ballot as an independent.
