13-10-204. Write-in nominations. An individual nominated by having the individual's name written in or otherwise placed on the primary ballot and desiring to accept the nomination may not have the individual's name appear on the general election ballot unless the individual:
     (1) files with the secretary of state or election administrator, no later than 10 days after the official canvass, a written declaration indicating acceptance of the nomination;
     (2) pays the required filing fee or, if indigent, complies with 13-10-203;
     (3) received at least 5% of the total votes cast for the successful candidate for the same office at the last general election; and
     (4) complies with the provisions of 13-37-126.

     History: En. Sec. 59, Ch. 368, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 28, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 246, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 365, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 23-3304(6); amd. Sec. 66, Ch. 571, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 414, L. 2003.