After submitting a petition for dissolution of marriage — called by different names in different states — the filing spouse must serve notice to the other spouse. (info.legalzoom.com)
Candidates may qualify to run for office either by paying a filing fee or by submitting a petition in lieu of the filing fee. (ballotpedia.org)
Since he didn't submit those petitions, he can solicit those voters again. (syracuse.com)