Montana Statutes § 13-10-204 Write-in nominationsVersion dated Oct. 30, 2024

This is an older version of § 13-10-204 Write-in nominations which we archived on October 30, 2024.

Statute Text

[(1)] An individual nominated by having the individual's name written in and counted as provided in 13-15-206 (5) 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:

[(a)] (1) received at least 5% of the total votes cast for the successful candidate for the same office at the last general election;

[(b)] (2) 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; and

[(c)] (3) complies with the provisions of 13-37-126 .

[(2) A write-in candidate who was exempt from filing a declaration of intent under 13-10-211 shall, at the time of filing the declaration of acceptance, pay the filing fee specified in 13-10-202 or, if indigent, file the appropriate documents described in 13-10-203 .]

History

Amended by Laws 2023 , Ch. 206 , Sec. 1 , eff. 4/20/2023 .

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; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 586, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 273, L. 2007.