2020 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 17 - Elections
Chapter 17-6 Secretary of State
Section 17-6-2 Primary elections.

Universal Citation: RI Gen L § 17-6-2 (2020)

§ 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.

History of Section.
(P.L. 1958, ch. 18, § 1; P.L. 1987, ch. 389, § 2.)

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