Candidate Name Modifications

Summary

The bill changes Utah election rules so a candidate can appear on the ballot with a name variation—such as a middle name, initials, a suffix, a maiden or spouse surname, or a nickname—if certain paperwork is filed. It requires the candidate and five local residents to swear under penalty of perjury that the variation is commonly used. Election officers must verify the request and ensure the name does not mislead or act as a slogan.

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