Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 25-4153b

• Candidate: means an individual who:

  (1) Appoints a treasurer or a candidate committee;

  (2) makes a public announcement of intention to seek nomination or election to state or local office;

  (3) makes any expenditure or accepts any contribution for such person's nomination or election to any state or local office; or

  (4) files a declaration or petition to become a candidate for state or local office. See Kansas Statutes 25-4143

• Clearly identified candidate: means a candidate who has been identified by the:

  (1) Use of the name of the candidate;

  (2) use of a photograph or drawing of the candidate; or

  (3) unambiguous reference to the candidate whether or not the name, photograph or drawing of such candidate is used. See Kansas Statutes 25-4143

• Election: means :

  (1) A primary or general election for state or local office; and

  (2) a convention or caucus of a political party held to nominate a candidate for state or local office. See Kansas Statutes 25-4143

• Political committee: means any combination of two or more individuals or any person other than an individual, a major purpose of which is to expressly advocate the nomination, election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate for state or local office or make contributions to or expenditures for the nomination, election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate for state or local office. See Kansas Statutes 25-4143