AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- NOMINATION OF PARTY AND INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES

Summary

The bill revises Rhode Island election statutes to define exact dates when candidates must file declarations of candidacy and when nomination papers must be submitted. It applies to all candidates for state, local, and federal offices, whether running in a party primary or as independents, and adds detailed certification statements about criminal history and recent party affiliation. The changes are intended to standardize the nomination process and ensure timely, accurate paperwork.

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