§ 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.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 17-6 - Secretary of State
Section 17-6-1. - General powers and duties.
Section 17-6-1.1. - Central voter register.
Section 17-6-1.2. - Statewide central voter register.
Section 17-6-1.4. - Election systems cybersecurity review board.
Section 17-6-2. - Primary elections.
Section 17-6-3. - Computer ballots and sample ballots.
Section 17-6-4. - Absentee, shut-in, and war ballots.
Section 17-6-5. - Registration lists available to political parties and candidates.
Section 17-6-6. - Oath required as to use of lists.
Section 17-6-7. - Penalty for violating §§ 17-6-5 and 17-6-6.
Section 17-6-8. - Exception for local canvassing authorities.
Section 17-6-9. - Public record.
Section 17-6-10. - Availability of registration lists.
Section 17-6-11. - Lists not deemed official.
Section 17-6-12. - Form of lists.
Section 17-6-13. - Electoral process education — Voter information hotline.
Section 17-6-14. - Cybersecurity training for local boards of canvassers.