2006 Utah Code - 20A-9-601 — Qualifying as a write-in candidate.

     20A-9-601.   Qualifying as a write-in candidate.
     (1) (a) Each person wishing to become a valid write-in candidate shall file a declaration of candidacy with the appropriate filing officer not later than 30 days before the regular general election or municipal general election in which the person intends to be a write-in candidate.
     (b) If the filing deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, it shall be extended to the next regular business day.
     (c) (i) The filing officer shall:
     (A) read to the candidate the constitutional and statutory requirements for the office; and
     (B) ask the candidate whether or not the candidate meets the requirements.
     (ii) If the candidate cannot meet the requirements of office, the filing officer may not accept the write-in candidate's declaration of candidacy.
     (2) A write-in candidate in towns need not prequalify with the filing officer.
     (3) By November 1 of each regular general election year, the lieutenant governor shall certify to each county clerk the names of all write-in candidates who filed their declaration of candidacy with the lieutenant governor.

Amended by Chapter 264, 2006 General Session