1-4-503. Method of nomination for nonpartisan candidates
Overview of Statute
All nominations for nonpartisan local government officials must be made by petition as outlined in part 8 of this article.
Statute
Nominations for all elected nonpartisan local government officials must be by petition for nomination as provided in part 8 of this article.
Source: L. 92: Entire part R&RE, p. 678, § 5, effective January 1, 1993.L. 99: Entire section amended, p. 450, § 4, effective August 4.L. 2014: Entire section amended, (HB 14-1164), ch. 2, p. 72, § 36, effective February 18.
Cross references: (1) For filing of petitions and certificates of designation of assembly, see § 1-4-604. (2) For the legislative declaration in HB 14-1164, see section 1 of chapter 2, Session Laws of Colorado 2014.
- Cross-References:
- Ballot Access
- Candidate Methods of Nomination
1. Definition for Section
A bound compilation of initiative forms approved by the secretary of state, which shall include pages that contain the warning required by section 1-40-110 (1), the ballot title, the abstract required by section 1-40-110 (3), and a copy of the proposed measure; succeeding pages that contain the warning, the ballot title, and ruled lines numbered consecutively for registered electors’ signatures; and a final page that contains the affidavit required by section 1-40-111 (2). Each section shall be consecutively prenumbered by the petitioner prior to circulation.
Cases
Colorado Cases
Case Name: Conte v. Meyer
Citation: 882 P.2d 962 (Colo. 1994)
Year: 1994
Case URL: https://www.ravellaw.com/opinions/bc375509c0a40a5a5b7a2d04939a4ec9
Case Summary: Holding that petition nominating councilperson as independent candidate for state representative satisfied the legislative intent of the statute regarding the petition filing deadline; petition was both accurate and sufficient; and councilperson was an eligible candidate.