Rhode Island § 17-6-2 § 17-6-2. Primary elections.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 17-6-2 — § 17-6-2. Primary elections.

Rhode Island § 17-6-2

Title 17Elections

Ch. 17-6Secretary of State

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§ 17-6-2. Primary elections.
(a) The secretary of state shall, as otherwise provided by this title, prepare, print,
            and distribute the following forms relating to primary elections:
         
(1) Declaration of candidacy;
         
(2) Endorsement by party;
         
(3) Primary nomination papers for national and state offices;
         
(4) Certifications of the list of local candidates where primaries are to be conducted.
         
(b) The secretary of state shall also receive and file primary nomination pape

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§ 17-6-2. Primary elections.

(a) The secretary of state shall, as otherwise provided by this title, prepare, print, and distribute the following forms relating to primary elections:

(1) Declaration of candidacy;

(2) Endorsement by party;

(3) Primary nomination papers for national and state offices;

(4) Certifications of the list of local candidates where primaries are to be conducted.

(b) The secretary of state shall also receive and file primary nomination papers; and shall consult with the state board with respect to its administration of primary elections.