§ 17-14-6. Statement at head of nomination papers.
At the head of the space on the nomination papers where voters are to endorse their approval of the candidates shall be printed the following:
“Each of the signers of this paper by so signing severally certifies that he or she is a voter in the area from and for which the endorsed candidate (or candidates) seek(s) to be elected.”
History of Section.P.L. 1947, ch. 1886, § 8; P.L. 1948, ch. 2100, § 1; P.L. 1950, ch. 2476, § 7; P.L. 1950, ch. 2553, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 17-14-6; P.L. 1958, ch. 18, § 1; P.L. 1980, ch. 388, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 17-14 - Nomination of Party and Independent Candidates
Section 17-14-1. - Declarations of candidacy.
Section 17-14-1.1. - Party affiliation.
Section 17-14-1.2. - Candidate required to be a qualified voter in the election.
Section 17-14-2. - Candidate required to be a qualified voter in the primary.
Section 17-14-4.1. - Party committees — Nomination papers unnecessary.
Section 17-14-6. - Statement at head of nomination papers.
Section 17-14-7. - Number of signers required for nomination papers.
Section 17-14-8. - Signing of nomination papers.
Section 17-14-9. - Number of papers signed by same voter.
Section 17-14-10. - Affidavit of person obtaining signatures.
Section 17-14-11. - Checking and certification of nomination papers — Challenge.
Section 17-14-12. - Filing of nomination papers.
Section 17-14-12.1. - Certification by local boards.
Section 17-14-13. - Objections to eligibility of candidate or sufficiency of papers.
Section 17-14-14. - Hearings on objections — Witnesses — Notice.
Section 17-14-15. - Withdrawal of candidacy.
Section 17-14-16. - Certification of names of candidates to secretary of state.
Section 17-14-17. - Replacement of deceased endorsed candidate.