Rhode Island § 17-12-15 § 17-12-15. Qualifying as a political party through independent candidacy.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 17-12-15 — § 17-12-15. Qualifying as a political party through independent candidacy.

Rhode Island § 17-12-15

Title 17Elections

Ch. 17-12Party Committees and Conventions

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-12-15 (2026).

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§ 17-12-15. Qualifying as a political party through independent candidacy.
An independent candidate for governor or president of the United States in a general
            election shall not be entitled to establish a political party, notwithstanding that
            the candidate shall receive five percent (5%) of the votes cast as provided in § 17-1-2(9), unless the candidate shall, at the time of filing a declaration of candidacy, simultaneously
            indicate, on a form provided by the secretary of state, the candidate's intent to
            establish a political party, together with the name of the political organization
            which the candidate represents and the names and addresses of the chairperso

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§ 17-12-15. Qualifying as a political party through independent candidacy.

An independent candidate for governor or president of the United States in a general election shall not be entitled to establish a political party, notwithstanding that the candidate shall receive five percent (5%) of the votes cast as provided in § 17-1-2(9), unless the candidate shall, at the time of filing a declaration of candidacy, simultaneously indicate, on a form provided by the secretary of state, the candidate's intent to establish a political party, together with the name of the political organization which the candidate represents and the names and addresses of the chairperson and secretary of the organization.