Sentences with phrase «nomination papers require»

Nomination papers require a certain number of signatures from registered voters.

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If an individual is running as a write - in candidate, the only nomination forms required are the nomination papers and a statement of write - in candidacy.

If you want to stand as a candidate in the UK parliamentary election or by - election as an independent candidate and you want the word independent to appear on the ballot paper, you are required to state this on the nomination form.

«In their regard, we must point out that our client does not take over responsibility for correctly filling out nomination papers of candidates only because the law requires the returning officers to draw their attention to statutorily non complaint errors.»

The particulars of a candidate or the persons subscribing to the nomination paper are not as required by law; or

The nomination paper is not subscribed to as required by law, and shall give the candidate an opportunity to make amendment or any alteration necessary within the stipulated nomination period.»

At the close of nominations, three candidates had secured the required level of parliamentary nominations to secure a position on the ballot paper.

Mr Foster claimed that under party rules, Mr Corbyn required the backing of 20 % of Labour MPs and MEPs - 51 nominations - to be assured a place on the ballot paper.

(3) Once the required nomination paper has been received, the Chief Electoral Officer must accept the paper for filing unless the prospective candidate appears from the paper to be ineligible for nomination.

(6) When the required nomination paper is accepted for filing, the returning officer shall notify the Chief Electoral Officer, and shall issue the prospective candidate a certificate indicating that he or she is a candidate in the election.