118.367 Statement-of-candidacy form for independent, political organization, or

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political group candidate -- Exceptions -- Examination of forms.

(1)An independent, or political organization, or political group candidate required to

file nomination papers pursuant to KRS 118.365(5) shall be required to file a

statement-of-candidacy form with the same office at which nomination papers are

filed. Candidates for federal office and candidates for mayor or legislative body in

cities of the home rule class participating in partisan elections shall not be required

to file a statement-of-candidacy form. The statement-of-candidacy form shall be

filed not earlier than the first Wednesday after the first Monday in November of the

year preceding the year in which the office will appear on the ballot and not later

than April 1 preceding the day fixed by law for holding of regular elections for the

offices sought. If the office in which the statement-of-candidacy form is to be filed

is closed on April 1, the form may be filed on the next business day. The statement-

of-candidacy form shall be filed no later than 4 p.m. local time when filed on the

last day on which papers are permitted to be filed. No person shall file a statement-

of-candidacy form for more than one

(1)public office during an election cycle.

(2)The statement-of-candidacy form shall be prescribed by the State Board of

Elections. The statement-of-candidacy form shall be signed by the candidate upon

filing. No charge shall be assessed for the filing of a statement-of-candidacy form.

The Secretary of State and county clerks shall examine the statement-of-candidacy

form of each candidate who files the form to determine if there is an error. If an

error has occurred, the candidate shall be notified by certified mail within twenty-

four

(24)hours.