New Mexico Statutes 1-22-8. Declaration of candidacy; sworn statement of intent; form
In making a declaration of candidacy, the candidate shall submit a sworn statement of intent in substantially the following form:
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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