In making a declaration of candidacy, the candidate shall submit a sworn statement of intent in substantially the following form:

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 1-22-8

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.

“DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY–STATEMENT OF INTENT I,                                        (candidate’s name on certificate of registration), being first duly sworn, say that I am a voter of the county of                                    , State of New Mexico. I reside at                                                                                                                         and was registered to vote at that place on the date of the proclamation calling this election;

I reside within and am registered to vote in the area to be elected to represent;

I desire to become a candidate for the office of                                     at the regular local election to be held in November of the year this declaration is filed;

I will be eligible and legally qualified to hold this office at the beginning of its term; and

I make the foregoing affidavit under oath, knowing that any false statement herein constitutes a felony punishable under the criminal laws of New Mexico.

(Signature of Declarant) (Mailing Address) (Residence Address) Subscribed and sworn to before me by                                    this             day of                                 , 20             .

(Notary Public) My commission expires:

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