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RSA 655:28 · Affidavit of Qualifications
655:28 Affidavit of Qualifications. – A candidate for nomination for the office of governor, councilor, state senator or state representative shall swear an affidavit covering his qualifications as to age, that the candidate is a registered voter, that his domicile is in the district he desires to represent, that he is not a candidate for incompatible offices as defined in RSA 655:10, and that he is not a federal employee which he understands would make him ineligible to file his candidacy. The secretary of state shall not print upon the primary ballot of any party the name of any person unless there is filed with him such an affidavit at the time his candidacy is filed. If the candidate files in person before a town clerk or a deputy town clerk, such clerk shall be empowered to witness the affidavit whether or not that clerk is a notary public. Source. 1979, 436:1. 1991, 218:4, eff. Aug. 9, 1991. 2025, 47:2, eff. July 28, 2025.
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Source. 1979, 436:1. 1991, 218:4, eff. Aug. 9, 1991. 2025, 47:2, eff. July 28, 2025.
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- 1979, 436:1
- 1991, 218:4, eff. Aug. 9, 1991
- 2025, 47:2, eff. July 28, 2025
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of governor, executive councilor, state senator, or state representative, unless the candidate shall file with the nomination papers an affidavit of qualifications as provided in RSA 655:28 and 655:29; and if a candidate for United States senator or United States representative, unless the candidate shall meet the qualifications for office under RSA 655:3 and 655:4. 44:12 Ballot Law Commission; Hearing
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ement is due. For a candidate or a political committee of a candidate, as defined in RSA 664, where the candidate has not filed a declaration of candidacy or intent, as defined in RSA 655, for the current election cycle, only subparagraphs (a), (b), (c), and (i) apply. Statements shall be filed not later than 5:00 p.m. according to the following schedule: 2 Campaign Donations at Certain Public Activiti