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From Strachan to Haldeman RE: the use of women as campaign chairmen in various states. Duplicate with handwritten notes attached. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 1/12/1972
From Magruder to RN RE: female voters and the use of women in the presidential campaign. Handwritten notes added by Haldeman and Higby. 5 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 1/3/1972
From Magruder to RN RE: female voters and the use of women in the presidential campaign. 5 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 1/3/1972
Handwritten notes relating to a meeting of the New Hampshire Committee for the Re- Election of the President. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
List of the status of Democratic contenders for the presidency in early 1972. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Photograph], 1/3/1972
Handwritten notes relating to various White House officials and key campaign figures. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], 1/6/1972
From RN to New Hampshire CRP Chairman Lane Dwinell RE: presidential primaries. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/5/1972
From RN to Robert L. Stark, New Hampshire Secretary of State, RE: the presidential primary. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/5/1972
Handwritten notes relating to when RN should announce his role in the New Hampshire primary and his decision to seek a second term to the general public. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], 1/6/1972
Note suggesting that RN avoid partisan political activities in 1972 until after the Republican National Convention. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Photograph], no date
From Strachan to Butterfield showing the latter a draft of a letter from RN to Robert L. Stark. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/5/1972
From Stark to RN RE: the New Hampshire primary and the fact that the President's name will be on that ballot. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/3/1972
From Strachan to Butterfield showing the draft of a letter from RN to Dwinell. Handwritten edits added by unknown. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/5/1972
Slip of paper detailing when an attached document was received. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Other Document], no date
From Magruder to the Attorney General RE: RN's announcement of his decision to place his name on the New Hampshire primary ballot. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 1/4/1972
From Strachan to Butterfield showing the draft of a letter from RN to Dwinell. Handwritten edits added by unknown. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/5/1972
From Strachan to Butterfield showing the latter a draft of a letter from RN to Robert L. Stark. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/5/1972
From Stark to RN RE: the fact that the President's name will be on the New Hampshire ballot. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/3/1972
Price's copy of a draft of a letter from RN to Dwinell. Handwritten edits added by unknown. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/5/1972
Price's copy of a draft of a letter from RN to Stark. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/5/1972
Copy of a letter from Stark to RN sent to Flemming and Magruder. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/3/1972
Handwritten notes relating to presidential primaries. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
Sheet of paper noting that attached information was received at 12:20 PM. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Other Document], no date
Edited version of a letter from RN to Dwinell. Notes added by Price. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/4/1972
Edited version of a letter from RN to Dwinell. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/4/1972
Price's draft of a letter from RN to Stark. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 1/4/1972
Sheet of paper noting that attached information was received at 3:19 PM. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Other Document], no date
A letter from RN to Stark generated by Price. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/4/1972
Copy of a letter from Stark to RN sent to Flemming and Magruder. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/3/1972
From Magruder to the Attorney General RE: information from Ted Pierson. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 12/23/1971
Document analyzing the legal statutes affecting the New Hampshire primary. 5 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], no date
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: information from Magruder on New Hampshire. Handwritten notes added by Higby and Haldeman. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 1/3/1971
From Magruder to Haldeman RE: an attached calendar laying out a timeline of events relating to the New Hampshire presidential primary. Information on Democrats seeking election to the presidency included. 6 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 1/3/1972
Article titled "McCloskey is First to File." 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Newspaper], no date
From Dwinell to RN RE: putting the President's name on the New Hampshire primary ballot. Declaration of Candidacy to the National Convention attached. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/3/1972
Handwritten notes relating to RN's formal announcement that he will take part in the New Hampshire primary. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], 1/7/1972
From Magruder to the Attorney General RE: RN's role in the New Hampshire primary. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 1/4/1972
From RN to Stark RE: the New Hampshire presidential primary. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/4/1972
From Stark to RN RE: the latter's name on the presidential primary ballot in New Hampshire. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], no date
Price's draft of a letter from RN to Dwinell on the New Hampshire primary. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/4/1972
Copy of Price's letter to Stark sent from Strachan to Butterfield. Handwritten note added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/5/1972
Copy of a letter from Stark to RN sent to Flemming and Magruder. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/3/1972
Copy of Price's letter from RN to Dwinell sent from Strachan to Butterfield. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/5/1972
List of dates important to the New Hampshire presidential primary. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: RN's announcement relating to the New Hampshire primary. List of dates important to that primary attached. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 1/3/1971
From Magruder to Haldeman RE: planned activities relating to the New Hampshire presidential primary. Information on Democratic contenders for the presidency attached. 5 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 1/3/1972
Article titled "McCloskey is First to File." 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Newspaper], no date
From Dwinell to RN RE: putting the latter's name on the New Hampshire primary ballot. Declaration of Candidacy for Election to the National Convention attached. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/3/1972
From Magruder to Haldeman RE: CRP activities in New Hampshire leading up to the primary. Information on Democratic candidates for the presidency attached. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 5 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 1/3/1972
Article titled "McCloskey is First to File." 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Newspaper], no date
From Dwinell to RN RE: placing the latter's name on the primary ballot in New Hampshire. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 1/3/1972
Haldeman's schedule for Monday, January 3, 1972. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Other Document], 1/3/1972
Handwritten notes relating to Al Kaupinen and his role in the 1972 campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
From Magruder to the Attorney General RE: filing RN's name for the New Hampshire primary. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 1/3/1972
From Dolores Ulman, on behalf of Flemming, to Strachan RE: updated information on presidential primaries. Extensive list of documents detailing primaries, including delegate figures and legal statutes, attached. 56 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 12/22/1971
The State of Tennessee's Presidential Preference Primary Act of 1971. 5 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], 11/22/1971
Copy of the Presidential Primary Act passed by the General Assembly of North Carolina in 1972. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 7 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Photograph], no date
From Sedam to unknown RE: primary information on Nebraska. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 12/22/1971
From Sedam to unknown RE: primary information on West Virginia. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 12/22/1971
Election statutes relating to an unidentified state. 6 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], 12/6/1971
From Alexander M. Lankler to members of the Maryland Republican State Central Committee RE: a conflict between the Rules of the Republican National Committee and the laws of the State of Maryland. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 12/15/1971
Copy of the State of Oregon Election Laws for 1970 and 1971. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Photograph], no date
Copy of the California Election Laws of 1970. 7 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
Document laying out procedures for the presidential primary in New Mexico. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
Laws relating to the New Jersey primary. 5 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
From Sedam to unknown RE: primary information on South Dakota. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 12/22/1971
From Magruder to the Attorney General RE: information on Ashbrook's candidacy. 5 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 12/31/1971
Biography of Ohio's Congressman John M. Ashbrook, with comments from New Hampshire governors Dwinell and Walter Peterson attached. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Photograph], no date
Political biography of Ohio's Congressman John M. Ashbrook. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
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This file contains:
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: the use of women as campaign chairmen in various states. Duplicate with handwritten notes attached. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 1/12/1972
From Magruder to RN RE: female voters and the use of women in the presidential campaign. Handwritten notes added by Haldeman and Higby. 5 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 1/3/1972
From Magruder to RN RE: female voters and the use of women in the presidential campaign. 5 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 1/3/1972
Handwritten notes relating to a meeting of the New Hampshire Committee for the Re- Election of the President. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
List of the status of Democratic contenders for the presidency in early 1972. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Photograph], 1/3/1972
Handwritten notes relating to various White House officials and key campaign figures. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], 1/6/1972
From RN to New Hampshire CRP Chairman Lane Dwinell RE: presidential primaries. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/5/1972
From RN to Robert L. Stark, New Hampshire Secretary of State, RE: the presidential primary. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/5/1972
Handwritten notes relating to when RN should announce his role in the New Hampshire primary and his decision to seek a second term to the general public. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], 1/6/1972
Note suggesting that RN avoid partisan political activities in 1972 until after the Republican National Convention. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Photograph], no date
From Strachan to Butterfield showing the latter a draft of a letter from RN to Robert L. Stark. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/5/1972
From Stark to RN RE: the New Hampshire primary and the fact that the President's name will be on that ballot. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/3/1972
From Strachan to Butterfield showing the draft of a letter from RN to Dwinell. Handwritten edits added by unknown. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/5/1972
Slip of paper detailing when an attached document was received. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Other Document], no date
From Magruder to the Attorney General RE: RN's announcement of his decision to place his name on the New Hampshire primary ballot. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 1/4/1972
From Strachan to Butterfield showing the draft of a letter from RN to Dwinell. Handwritten edits added by unknown. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/5/1972
From Strachan to Butterfield showing the latter a draft of a letter from RN to Robert L. Stark. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/5/1972
From Stark to RN RE: the fact that the President's name will be on the New Hampshire ballot. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/3/1972
Price's copy of a draft of a letter from RN to Dwinell. Handwritten edits added by unknown. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/5/1972
Price's copy of a draft of a letter from RN to Stark. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/5/1972
Copy of a letter from Stark to RN sent to Flemming and Magruder. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/3/1972
Handwritten notes relating to presidential primaries. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
Sheet of paper noting that attached information was received at 12:20 PM. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Other Document], no date
Edited version of a letter from RN to Dwinell. Notes added by Price. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/4/1972
Edited version of a letter from RN to Dwinell. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/4/1972
Price's draft of a letter from RN to Stark. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 1/4/1972
Sheet of paper noting that attached information was received at 3:19 PM. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Other Document], no date
A letter from RN to Stark generated by Price. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/4/1972
Copy of a letter from Stark to RN sent to Flemming and Magruder. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/3/1972
From Magruder to the Attorney General RE: information from Ted Pierson. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 12/23/1971
Document analyzing the legal statutes affecting the New Hampshire primary. 5 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], no date
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: information from Magruder on New Hampshire. Handwritten notes added by Higby and Haldeman. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 1/3/1971
From Magruder to Haldeman RE: an attached calendar laying out a timeline of events relating to the New Hampshire presidential primary. Information on Democrats seeking election to the presidency included. 6 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 1/3/1972
Article titled "McCloskey is First to File." 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Newspaper], no date
From Dwinell to RN RE: putting the President's name on the New Hampshire primary ballot. Declaration of Candidacy to the National Convention attached. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/3/1972
Handwritten notes relating to RN's formal announcement that he will take part in the New Hampshire primary. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], 1/7/1972
From Magruder to the Attorney General RE: RN's role in the New Hampshire primary. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 1/4/1972
From RN to Stark RE: the New Hampshire presidential primary. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/4/1972
From Stark to RN RE: the latter's name on the presidential primary ballot in New Hampshire. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], no date
Price's draft of a letter from RN to Dwinell on the New Hampshire primary. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/4/1972
Copy of Price's letter to Stark sent from Strachan to Butterfield. Handwritten note added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/5/1972
Copy of a letter from Stark to RN sent to Flemming and Magruder. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/3/1972
Copy of Price's letter from RN to Dwinell sent from Strachan to Butterfield. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/5/1972
List of dates important to the New Hampshire presidential primary. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: RN's announcement relating to the New Hampshire primary. List of dates important to that primary attached. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 1/3/1971
From Magruder to Haldeman RE: planned activities relating to the New Hampshire presidential primary. Information on Democratic contenders for the presidency attached. 5 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 1/3/1972
Article titled "McCloskey is First to File." 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Newspaper], no date
From Dwinell to RN RE: putting the latter's name on the New Hampshire primary ballot. Declaration of Candidacy for Election to the National Convention attached. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 1/3/1972
From Magruder to Haldeman RE: CRP activities in New Hampshire leading up to the primary. Information on Democratic candidates for the presidency attached. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 5 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 1/3/1972
Article titled "McCloskey is First to File." 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Newspaper], no date
From Dwinell to RN RE: placing the latter's name on the primary ballot in New Hampshire. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 1/3/1972
Haldeman's schedule for Monday, January 3, 1972. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Other Document], 1/3/1972
Handwritten notes relating to Al Kaupinen and his role in the 1972 campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
From Magruder to the Attorney General RE: filing RN's name for the New Hampshire primary. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 1/3/1972
From Dolores Ulman, on behalf of Flemming, to Strachan RE: updated information on presidential primaries. Extensive list of documents detailing primaries, including delegate figures and legal statutes, attached. 56 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 12/22/1971
The State of Tennessee's Presidential Preference Primary Act of 1971. 5 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], 11/22/1971
Copy of the Presidential Primary Act passed by the General Assembly of North Carolina in 1972. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 7 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Photograph], no date
From Sedam to unknown RE: primary information on Nebraska. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 12/22/1971
From Sedam to unknown RE: primary information on West Virginia. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 12/22/1971
Election statutes relating to an unidentified state. 6 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], 12/6/1971
From Alexander M. Lankler to members of the Maryland Republican State Central Committee RE: a conflict between the Rules of the Republican National Committee and the laws of the State of Maryland. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 12/15/1971
Copy of the State of Oregon Election Laws for 1970 and 1971. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Photograph], no date
Copy of the California Election Laws of 1970. 7 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
Document laying out procedures for the presidential primary in New Mexico. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
Laws relating to the New Jersey primary. 5 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
From Sedam to unknown RE: primary information on South Dakota. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 12/22/1971
From Magruder to the Attorney General RE: information on Ashbrook's candidacy. 5 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 12/31/1971
Biography of Ohio's Congressman John M. Ashbrook, with comments from New Hampshire governors Dwinell and Walter Peterson attached. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Photograph], no date
Political biography of Ohio's Congressman John M. Ashbrook. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
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Contested Materials Collection
Folder List
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
27
9
1/12/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: the use of
women as campaign chairmen in various
states. Duplicate with handwritten notes
attached. 2 pgs.
27
9
1/3/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to RN RE: female voters and
the use of women in the presidential
campaign. Handwritten notes added by
Haldeman and Higby. 5 pgs.
27
9
1/3/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to RN RE: female voters and
the use of women in the presidential
campaign. 5 pgs.
27
9
>
Campaign
Other Document
Handwritten notes relating to a meeting of
the New Hampshire Committee for the Re-
Election of the President. 1 pg.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Page 1 of 14
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
27
9
1/3/1972
Campaign
Photograph
List of the status of Democratic contenders
for the presidency in early 1972. 1 pg.
27
9
1/6/1972
Campaign
Other Document
Handwritten notes relating to various White
House officials and key campaign figures. 1
pg.
27
9
1/5/1972
Campaign
Letter
From RN to New Hampshire CRP Chairman
Lane Dwinell RE: presidential primaries. 2
pgs.
27
9
1/5/1972
Campaign
Letter
From RN to Robert L. Stark, New
Hampshire Secretary of State, RE: the
presidential primary. 1 pg.
27
9
1/6/1972
Campaign
Other Document
Handwritten notes relating to when RN
should announce his role in the New
Hampshire primary and his decision to seek a
second term to the general public. 1 pg.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Page 2 of 14
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
27
9
Campaign
Photograph
Note suggesting that RN avoid partisan
political activities in 1972 until after the
Republican National Convention. 1 pg.
27
9
1/5/1972
Campaign
Letter
From Strachan to Butterfield showing the
latter a draft of a letter from RN to Robert L.
Stark. 1 pg.
27
9
1/3/1972
Campaign
Letter
From Stark to RN RE: the New Hampshire
primary and the fact that the President's name
will be on that ballot. 1 pg.
27
9
1/5/1972
Campaign
Letter
From Strachan to Butterfield showing the
draft of a letter from RN to Dwinell.
Handwritten edits added by unknown. 2 pgs.
27
9
White House Staff
Other Document
Slip of paper detailing when an attached
document was received. 1 pg.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Page 3 of 14
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
27
9
1/4/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to the Attorney General RE:
RN's announcement of his decision to place
his name on the New Hampshire primary
ballot. 2 pgs.
27
9
1/5/1972
Campaign
Letter
From Strachan to Butterfield showing the
draft of a letter from RN to Dwinell.
Handwritten edits added by unknown. 2 pgs.
27
9
1/5/1972
Campaign
Letter
From Strachan to Butterfield showing the
latter a draft of a letter from RN to Robert L.
Stark. 1 pg.
27
9
1/3/1972
Campaign
Letter
From Stark to RN RE: the fact that the
President's name will be on the New
Hampshire ballot. 1 pg.
27
9
1/5/1972
Campaign
Letter
Price's copy of a draft of a letter from RN to
Dwinell. Handwritten edits added by
unknown. 2 pgs.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Page 4 of 14
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
27
9
1/5/1972
Campaign
Letter
Price's copy of a draft of a letter from RN to
Stark. 1 pg.
27
9
1/3/1972
Campaign
Letter
Copy of a letter from Stark to RN sent to
Flemming and Magruder. 1 pg.
27
9
>
Campaign
Other Document
Handwritten notes relating to presidential
primaries. 1 pg.
27
9
White House Staff
Other Document
Sheet of paper noting that attached
information was received at 12:20 PM. 1 pg.
27
9
1/4/1972
Campaign
Letter
Edited version of a letter from RN to
Dwinell. Notes added by Price. 2 pgs.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Page 5 of 14
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
27
9
1/4/1972
Campaign
Letter
Edited version of a letter from RN to
Dwinell. 2 pgs.
27
9
1/4/1972
Campaign
Memo
Price's draft of a letter from RN to Stark. 1
pg.
27
9
>
White House Staff
Other Document
Sheet of paper noting that attached
information was received at 3:19 PM. 1 pg.
27
9
1/4/1972
Campaign
Letter
A letter from RN to Stark generated by Price.
1 pg.
27
9
1/3/1972
Campaign
Letter
Copy of a letter from Stark to RN sent to
Flemming and Magruder. 1 pg.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Page 6 of 14
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
27
9
12/23/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to the Attorney General RE:
information from Ted Pierson. 1 pg.
27
9
Campaign
Memo
Document analyzing the legal statutes
affecting the New Hampshire primary. 5 pgs.
27
9
1/3/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: information
from Magruder on New Hampshire.
Handwritten notes added by Higby and
Haldeman. 1 pg.
27
9
1/3/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Haldeman RE: an
attached calendar laying out a timeline of
events relating to the New Hampshire
presidential primary. Information on
Democrats seeking election to the presidency
included. 6 pgs.
27
9
Campaign
Newspaper
Article titled "McCloskey is First to File." 1
pg.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Page 7 of 14
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
27
9
1/3/1972
Campaign
Letter
From Dwinell to RN RE: putting the
President's name on the New Hampshire
primary ballot. Declaration of Candidacy to
the National Convention attached. 2 pgs.
27
9
1/7/1972
Campaign
Other Document
Handwritten notes relating to RN's formal
announcement that he will take part in the
New Hampshire primary. 1 pg.
27
9
1/4/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to the Attorney General RE:
RN's role in the New Hampshire primary.
Handwritten notes added by unknown. 2 pgs.
27
9
1/4/1972
Campaign
Letter
From RN to Stark RE: the New Hampshire
presidential primary. 1 pg.
27
9
Campaign
Letter
From Stark to RN RE: the latter's name on
the presidential primary ballot in New
Hampshire. 1 pg.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Page 8 of 14
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
27
9
1/4/1972
Campaign
Letter
Price's draft of a letter from RN to Dwinell
on the New Hampshire primary. 2 pgs.
27
9
1/5/1972
Campaign
Letter
Copy of Price's letter to Stark sent from
Strachan to Butterfield. Handwritten note
added by unknown. 1 pg.
27
9
1/3/1972
Campaign
Letter
Copy of a letter from Stark to RN sent to
Flemming and Magruder. 1 pg.
27
9
1/5/1972
Campaign
Letter
Copy of Price's letter from RN to Dwinell
sent from Strachan to Butterfield.
Handwritten notes added by unknown. 2 pgs.
27
9
>
Campaign
Other Document
List of dates important to the New
Hampshire presidential primary. 1 pg.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Page 9 of 14
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
27
9
1/3/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: RN's
announcement relating to the New
Hampshire primary. List of dates important
to that primary attached. 2 pgs.
27
9
1/3/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Haldeman RE: planned
activities relating to the New Hampshire
presidential primary. Information on
Democratic contenders for the presidency
attached. 5 pgs.
27
9
Campaign
Newspaper
Article titled "McCloskey is First to File." 1
pg.
27
9
1/3/1972
Campaign
Letter
From Dwinell to RN RE: putting the latter's
name on the New Hampshire primary ballot.
Declaration of Candidacy for Election to the
National Convention attached. 2 pgs.
27
9
1/3/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Haldeman RE: CRP
activities in New Hampshire leading up to
the primary. Information on Democratic
candidates for the presidency attached.
Handwritten notes added by unknown. 5 pgs.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Page 10 of 14
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
27
9
Campaign
Newspaper
Article titled "McCloskey is First to File." 1
pg.
27
9
1/3/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Dwinell to RN RE: placing the latter's
name on the primary ballot in New
Hampshire. 1 pg.
27
9
1/3/1972
White House Staff
Other Document
Haldeman's schedule for Monday, January 3,
1972. 1 pg.
27
9
Campaign
Other Document
Handwritten notes relating to Al Kaupinen
and his role in the 1972 campaign. 1 pg.
27
9
1/3/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to the Attorney General RE:
filing RN's name for the New Hampshire
primary. 2 pgs.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Page 11 of 14
Box Number
Folder Number
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No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
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9
12/22/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Dolores Ulman, on behalf of
Flemming, to Strachan RE: updated
information on presidential primaries.
Extensive list of documents detailing
primaries, including delegate figures and
legal statutes, attached. 56 pgs.
27
9
11/22/1971
Campaign
Other Document
The State of Tennessee's Presidential
Preference Primary Act of 1971. 5 pgs.
27
9
Campaign
Photograph
Copy of the Presidential Primary Act passed
by the General Assembly of North Carolina
in 1972. Handwritten notes added by
unknown. 7 pgs.
27
9
12/22/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Sedam to unknown RE: primary
information on Nebraska. 1 pg.
27
9
12/22/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Sedam to unknown RE: primary
information on West Virginia. 3 pgs.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
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Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
27
9
12/6/1971
Campaign
Other Document
Election statutes relating to an unidentified
state. 6 pgs.
27
9
12/15/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Alexander M. Lankler to members of
the Maryland Republican State Central
Committee RE: a conflict between the Rules
of the Republican National Committee and
the laws of the State of Maryland. 2 pgs.
27
9
Campaign
Photograph
Copy of the State of Oregon Election Laws
for 1970 and 1971. 4 pgs.
27
9
>
Campaign
Other Document
Copy of the California Election Laws of
1970. 7 pgs.
27
9
Campaign
Other Document
Document laying out procedures for the
presidential primary in New Mexico. 3 pgs.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Page 13 of 14
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
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9
Campaign
Other Document
Laws relating to the New Jersey primary. 5
pgs.
27
9
12/22/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Sedam to unknown RE: primary
information on South Dakota. 1 pg.
27
9
12/31/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to the Attorney General RE:
information on Ashbrook's candidacy. 5 pgs.
27
9
Campaign
Photograph
Biography of Ohio's Congressman John M.
Ashbrook, with comments from New
Hampshire governors Dwinell and Walter
Peterson attached. 2 pgs.
27
9
Campaign
Other Document
Political biography of Ohio's Congressman
John M. Ashbrook. 1 pg.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Page 14 of 14
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 12, 1972
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
G.
SUBJECT:
Women as Nixon State Chairmen
After you read Jeb Magruder's report to the President on the role of women
in the Campaign, it was suggested that possibly ten states should have
women as their Nixon State Chairmen.
Magruder mentioned this request to the Attorney General who said there
would be five women as State Chairmen. The states and Chairmen are:
Wyoming -- Mrs. Barbára Gosman
Oklahoma -- Mrs. Rita Moore
Alabama -- Mrs. Edith Holm
Rhode Island I Ellen Madeira, possibly
Hawaii -- not yet determined
In addition, Flemming reports that in most states a woman will hold the
number two spot in the Campaign.
The Attorney General also said that while he too would like more, this is
the number that we are going to have. If there are any questions, he would
prefer to discuss this matter directly with the President.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Administratively Confidential
January 11, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
G
SUBJECT:
Women as Nixon State Chairmen
After you read Jeb Magruder's report to the President on the
role of women in the Campaign, it was suggested that
possibly ten states should have women as their Nixon State
Chairmen.
Magruder mentioned this request to the Attorney General
who said there would be five women as State Chairmen.
The states and Chairmen are:
Wyoming -- Mrs. Barbara Gosman
Oklahoma Mrs. Rita Moore
Alabama -- Mrs. Edith Holm
Rhode Island -- Ellen Madeira, possibly
Hawaii -- not yet determined
In addition, Flemming reports that in most states a woman
will hold the number two spot in the Campaign.
According to Magruder, the Attorney General would prefer to
receive suggestions as to the number of women, youth, and
blacks on the State Committees from the President directly.
The AG does" not went to hear from staff people."
The HG also said that while he too would like more,
this withe number that weare going to have. df
there are any questions he would prefecto drimer
the matter directly w/ the President.
COMMITTEE FOR THE
RE-ELECTION OF PRESIDENT weekly to
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. N.W
WASHINGTON. D. C. 20006
(202) 333.0920
January 3, 1972
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT: Campaign Plans for Women's
Background
A change in outlook and self-evaluation of major significance
is occurring among American women of every age and socio-
economic group. Sensitivity to the new self-awakening is the
key to the women voters of all ages
Among the most important issues relating to the new feminist
awareness are: equal access to higher education; equal oppor-
tunity for jobs and promotions; access to top posts in manage-
ment, universities and government; availability of good day
care centers for children of working mothers; and elimination
of legal discrimination of women.
The feminist movement has an emotional dimension that makes
it attractive to coverage in the press, as has been evidenced
already. The issue will be pushed increasingly hard, partic-
ularly by professional women in the press and politics, who
have a verbal interest in progress.
In a close election, a decisive segment of women voters may
make their choice on a candidate's attitude toward women as
a group and an interest in certain issues common to them.
A dichotomy that will affect voter patterns exists between the
liberal woman and the more traditional one. The liberal is
pursuing an activist, extreme role that views women's libera-
tion as a vehicle for overturning established institutions and
creating a grand coalition of the oppressed. Their aim is to
achieve political power by building a bargaining position
through an alliance of voter bloc groups that can deliver the
CONFIDENTIAL
- 2 -
vote to the highest bidder. In particular, this appears to
be the strategy of Shirley Chisholm as she prepares to enter
the Presidential primaries. The more traditional women's
population does not want to abandon established values, but
it does seek dignity and equal opportunity within a larger
traditional framework. Even among these women, their atti-
tudes are different in 1972 than in 1968.
The comments you made on the CBS program last evening regard-
ing the role of women are the kind of positive statements
that will appeal to the more liberated woman, yet not upset
the traditional woman.
The campaign strategy of 1972, which is outlined below, re-
flects the changes which have occurred in the awareness and
sensitivity of women toward political issues.
Campaign Organization
There are two aspects that we will be concerned with in the
women's activities in 1972.
One is the need to recruit a full-scale public relations effort
to indicate to the women of America that the President and the
campaign understand the new self-awareness of women and that
we have set up our campaign structure to relate to this aware-
ness.
Qualified women will be placed in key campaign positions and
an all-out effort will be made to integrate women into activ-
ities of the campaign.
:
The second would be to restructure the traditional campaign
organization so that there would be no separate women's divi-
sion in 1972. In its place would be a broader organization
to be named "Volunteers to Re-elect the President This
would encompass all persons who wish to volunteer their ser-
vices during the campaign, including women who want to help
in the traditional manner.
Volunteers to re-elect the President would be a national
effort to solicit help from the state level down to the in-
dividual precinct. Although volunteer recruitment will en-
compass both men and women, it is clear from the time avail-
able to them that the largest portion of volunteers will be
women.
Volunteers will be responsible for the headquarters operation
-- staffing, hostessing, telephoning, distribution of liter-
ature and co-ordination of mailings.
CONFIDENTIAL
- 3 -
A speakers bureau comprised of outstanding community leaders
who support the President will be co-ordinated by the volun-
teers in local areas.
Door to door canvassing, which will be a national grass roots
effort to maximize the potential vote for the re-election of
the President in specified target areas of the states, will
be conducted by teams of volunteers. This door to door effort
will be used for registration as well as to get out the maxi-
mum vote on election day.
Get out the vote activities conducted by volunteers will in-
clude absentee voter registration, poll watching, ballot se-
curity, telephoning, transportation and baby sitting on elec-
tion day.
Recommended programs to conduct these efforts in a systematic
and effective way are being developed under the co-ordination
of Harry Flemming. They will be made available to the State
Chairmen in the form of an operating manual.
Various fund raising activities to be planned by volunteers
will include Kaffee Klatches, cocktail parties and activities
at county fairs, shopping centers and factories, and other
celebrity-type functions which will maximize the vote for
President Nixon.
Volunteers who will work for the re-election of the President
will be recruited through the traditional political avenues,
as well as on a person to person basis through business and
professional groups, newcomers organizations, civic and neigh-
borhood groups, and the key service organizations. Men and
women will also be recruited through the door to door effort
and from the leadership conferences and other activities.
At the state level, Volunteers for the Re-election of the Pres-
ident will be headed by a woman who will be the key woman in
that state. She will be designated as co-chairman of the State
Committee for the Re-election of the President and Director of
Volunteers to Re-elect the President. She will set up this
programmed activity in the counties, cities and local groups.
A campaign manual has been designed as a guide to establish-
ing a volunteer effort in each jurisdiction which will hope-
fully mobilize the most people to get out the vote to re-elect
the President.
Staffing
Rita Hauser will concentrate on the overall co-ordination of
the public relations aspects of this area, in order to achieve
CONFIDENTIAL
- 4 -
the maximum support among women for the President.
Pat Hutar, who will have her final interviews this week and
represents the more traditional Republican women's groups,
will direct these volunteer programs in the states.
Nancy Steorts will administer both these programs here in
Washington under the direction of Rita Hauser and Pat Hutar.
As the campaign develops, it is planned to have four or five
regional field directors to help co-ordinate the activities
in the states.
Activities to Date
The integrated concept of women being placed in key positions
throughout the campaign commensurate with their talents has
been explained by Rita Hauser and Nancy Steorts to each State
Chairman of the Committee to Re-elect the President as they
have been appointed.
This new concept was well received in New Hampshire by Governor
Dwinell and Allan Walker, as well as the leading Republican
women of the state. Due to the political factions in New Hamp-
shire, Governor Dwinell appointed as the assistant chairman of
the New Hampshire Committee to Re-elect the President a woman
not identified with any of the political factions. She is
Mrs. Roma Spaulding, a member of the State Legislature in New
Hampshire. She is well recognized throughout the state as be-
ing most astute and knowledgable. She is now in the process
of integrating many women into many aspects of the campaign
on the county and local levels.
December 29 she held a conference with the key leadership through-
out the state, at which time she presented the volunteer program
to them.
In New Hampshire, recruitment of volunteers is of prime impor-
tance now and coffees are being scheduled throughout the state
to maximize the recruitment efforts. Each of the key women
has scheduled a coffee and they will be held between January
9 and February 18. Key Administration speakers will be invited
to attend one of the coffees when they are in New Hampshire.
Rita Hauser plans to visit New Hampshire again January 12 - 13
and will give them additional guidance in this effort.
In Oregon, Congressman Wyatt was exceedingly receptive to the
integrated concept and agreed to appoint some of his key women
as city chairmen. As his co-chairman, he feels a woman between
the ages of 30 and 45 would best represent the new image of
women in Oregon.
CONFIDENTIAL
- 5 -
John MacIver in Wisconsin, Tom Houser of Illinois, Ed Thomas
of Maryland, George Cook of Nebraska and Larry Roos of Mis-
souri were all most enthusiastic about the approach of put-
ting well-qualified women in key campaign positions. Each
will appoint a co-chairman.
Hal Byrd of South Carolina feels the Southern women are ready
for this change and has a strong candidate in mind. He also
has appointed a steering committee which will be comprised of
many key women in the state.
Senator Cook, Congressmen Ford, Harvey, Keith, Anderson of
Illinois and Brown have also commented that they are most pleas-
ed with the approach and have all offered to share with us sug-
gestions and recommendations of good women who were active in
their own campaigns.
Anne Armstrong and the Republican Party leadership have reacted
positively and were re-assured by Hauser and Steorts they would
play an important part in the re-election of the President.
In Florida we will work through L. E. Thomas and will develop
activities that will at this time be party oriented.
At the present time, particular effort is being placed on activ-
ities relating to the New Hampshire primary campaign. This will
be the first opportunity to demonstrate that the concepts out-
lined above will be effective in building a strong campaign
which will gain a large vote for the President. The exper-
iences of the New Hampshire primary will be applied to further
refinement of plans in the Women's Vote Area for the general
campaign.
I
JEB S MACRUDER
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. N NW.
WASHINGTON. D C 20006
(202) 333.0920
January 3, 1972
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT: Campaign Plans for Women's Vote Area
Background
A change in outlook and self-evaluation of major significance
is occurring among American women of every age and socio-
economic group. Sensitivity to the new self awakening is the
key to the women voters of all ages.
Among the most important issues relating to the new feminist
awareness are: equal access to higher education; equal oppor-
tunity for jobs and promotions; access to top posts in manage-
ment, universities and government; availability of good day
care centers for children of working mothers; and elimination
of legal discrimination of women.
The feminist movement has an emotional dimension that makes
it attractive to coverage in the press, as has been evidenced
already. The issue will be pushed increasingly hard, partic-
ularly by professional women in the press and politics, who
have a verbal interest in progress.
In a close election, a decisive segment of women voters may
make their choice on a candidate's attitude toward women as
a group and an interest in certain issues common to them.
A dichotomy that will affect voter patterns exists between the
liberal woman and the more I traditional one. The liberal is
pursuing an activist, extreme role that views women's libera-
tion as a vehicle for overturning established institutions and
creating a grand coalition of the oppressed. Their aim is to
achieve political power by building a bargaining position
through an alliance of voter bloc groups that can deliver the
CONFIDENTIAL
- 2 -
vote to the highest bidder. In particular, this appears to
be the strategy of Shirley Chisholm as she prepares to enter
the Presidential primaries. The more traditional women's
population does not want to abandon established values, but
it does seek dignity and equal opportunity within a larger
traditional framework. Even among these women, their atti-
tudes are different in 1972 than in 1968.
The comments you made on the CBS program last evening regard-
ing the role of women are the kind of positive statements
that will appeal to the more liberated woman, yet not upset
the traditional woman.
The campaign strategy of 1972, which is outlined below, re-
flects the changes which have occurred in the awareness and
sensitivity of women toward political issues.
Campaign Organization
There are two aspects that we will be concerned with in the
women's activities in 1972.
One is the need to recruit a full-scale public relations effort
to indicate to the women of America that the President and the
campaign understand the new self-awareness of women and that
we have set up our campaign structure, to relate to this aware-
ness.
Qualified women will be placed in key campaign positions and
an all-out effort will be made to integrate women into activ-
ities of the campaign.
The second would be to restructure the traditional campaign
organization so that there would be no separate women's divi-
sion in 1972. In its place would be a broader organization
to be named "Volunteers to Re-elect the President.' This
would encompass all persons who wish to volunteer their ser-
vices during the campaign, including women who want to help
in the traditional manner.
Volunteers to re-elect the President would be a national
effort to solicit help from the state level down to the in-
dividual precinct. Although volunteer recruitment will en-
compass both men and women, it is clear from the time avail-
able to them that the largest portion of volunteers will be
women.
Volunteers will be responsible for the headquarters operation
-- staffing, hostessing, telephoning, distribution of liter-
ature and co-ordination of mailings.
CONFI DENTIAL
- 3 -
A speakers hureau comprised of outstanding community leaders
who support the President will be co-ordinated by the volun-
teers in local areas.
Door to door canvassing, which will be a national grass roots
effort to maximize the potential vote for the re-election of
the President in specified target areas of the states, will
be conducted by teams of volunteers. This door to door effort
will be used for registration as well as to get out the maxi-
mum vote on election day.
Get out the vote activities conducted by volunteers will in-
clude absentee voter registration, poll watching, ballot se-
curity, telephoning, transportation and baby sitting on elec-
tion day.
Recommended programs to conduct these efforts in a systematic
and effective way are being developed under the co-ordination
of Harry Flemming. They will be made available to the State
Chairmen in the form of an operating manual.
Various fund raising activities to be planned by volunteers
will include Kaffee Klatches, cocktail parties and activities
at county fairs, shopping centers and factories, and other
celebrity-type functions which will maximize the vote for
President Nixon.
Volunteers who will work for the re-election of the President
will be recruited through the traditional political avenues,
as well as on a person to person basis through business and
professional groups, newcomers organizations, civic and neigh-
borhood groups, and the key service organizations. Men and
women will also be recruited through the door to door effort
and from the leadership conferences and other activities.
At the state level, Volunteers for the Re-election of the Pres-
ident will be headed by a woman who will be the key woman in
that state. She will be designated as co-chairman of the State
Committee for the Re-election of the President and Director of
Volunteers to Re-elect the President. She will set up this
programmed activity in the counties, cities and local groups.
A campaign manual has been designed as a guide to establish-
ing a volunteer effort in each jurisdiction which will hope-
fully mobilize the most people to get out the vote to re-elect
the President.
Staffing
Rita Hauser will concentrate on the overall co-ordination of
the public relations aspects of this area, in order to achieve
CONFIDENTIAL
- 4 -
the maximum support among women for the President.
Pat Hutar, who will have her final interviews this week and
represents the more traditional Republican women's groups,
will direct these volunteer programs in the states.
Nancy Steorts will administer both these programs here in
Washington under the direction of Rita Hauser and Pat Hutar.
As the campaign develops, it is planned to have four or five
regional field directors to help co-ordinate the activities
in the states.
Activities to Date
The integrated concept of women being placed in key positions
throughout the campaign commensurate with their talents has
been explained by Rita Hauser and Nancy Steorts to each State
Chairman of the Committee to Re-elect the President as they
have been appointed.
This new concept was well received in New Hampshire by Governor
Dwinell and Allan Walker, as well as the leading Republican
women of the state. Due to the political factions in New Hamp-
shire, Governor Dwinell appointed as the assistant chairman of
the New Hampshire Committee to Re-elect the President a woman
not identified with any of the political factions. She is
Mrs. Roma Spaulding, a member of the State Legislature in New
Hampshire. She is well recognized throughout the state as be-
ing most astute and knowledgable. She is now in the process
of integrating many women into many aspects of the campaign
on the county and local levels.
December 29 she held a conference with the key leadership through-
out the state, at which time she presented the volunteer program
to them.
In New Hampshire, recruitment of volunteers is of prime impor-
tance now and coffees are being scheduled throughout the state
to maximize the recruitment efforts. Each of the key women
has scheduled a coffee and they will be held between January
9 and February 18. Key Administration speakers will be invited
to attend one of the coffees when they are in New Hampshire.
Rita Hauser plans to visit New Hampshire again January 12 - 13
and will give them additional guidance in this effort.
In Oregon, Congressman Wyatt was exceedingly receptive to the
integrated concept and agreed to appoint some of his key women
as city chairmen. As his co-chairman, he feels a woman between
the ages of 30 and 45 would best represent the new image of
women in Oregon.
CONFIDENTIAL
- 5 -
John MacIver in Wisconsin, Tom Houser of Illinois, Ed Thomas
of Maryland, George Cook of Nebraska and Larry Roos of Mis-
souri were all most enthusiastic about the approach of put-
ting well-qualified women in key campaign positions. Each
will appoint a co-chairman.
Hal Byrd of South Carolina feels the Southern women are ready
for this change and has a strong candidate in mind. He also
has appointed a steering committee which will be comprised of
many key women in the state.
Senator Cook, Congressmen Ford, Harvey, Keith, Anderson of
Illinois and Brown have also commented that they are most pleas-
ed with the approach and have all offered to share with us sug-
gestions and recommendations of good women who were active in
their own campaigns.
Anne Armstrong and the Republican Party leadership have reacted
positively and were re-assured by Hauser and Steorts they would
play an important part in the re-election of the President.
In Florida we will work through L. E. Thomas and will develop
activities that will at this time be party oriented.
At the present time, particular effort is being placed on activ-
ities relating to the New Hampshire primary campaign. This will
be the first opportunity to demonstrate that the concepts out-
lined above will be effective in building a strong campaign
which will gain a large vote for the President. The exper-
iences of the New Hampshire primary will be applied to further
refinement of plans in the Women's Vote Area for the general
campaign.
I
JEB S. MAGRUDER
nH Comm for the Re Elee althe P.
N.H. Hwy itotel
concord, n It 03301
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SUMMARY OF THE STATUS OF
ALL DEMOCRATIC CONTENDERS
Name
Status
Rep. Shirley Chisholm
Expected to formally announce in about two weeks.
Senator Hartke
May file on or before January 6 for New Hampshire
Senator Humphrey
To announce on January 10, in time to qualify for
the April 25 Pennsylvania Primary.
Senator Jackson
Already announced as a candidate for the nomination.
Expected to enter the Florida primary.
Mayor Lindsay
Already announced as a candidate for the nomination,
and for the Florida and Wisconsin Primaries.
Engene McCarthy
Announced an intention to run in Boston two weeks
ago. May not seriously campaign until the
Wisconsin Primary.
Senator McGovern
Already announced as a candidate for the nomination.
Will file on January 4 for New Hampshire.
Rep. Wilbur Mills
Has set up campaign staff. Expected to be active
in southern states. Has not yet formally announced.
Senator Muskie
Will announce for the Presidency on January 4.
Expected to file in New Hampshire on January 6.
Governor Wallace
Expected to announce sometime in January. May
enter the Florida Primary as a Democrat.
Mayor Yorty
Already announced as a candidate for the nomination.
Will file on or before January 6 for New Hampshire.
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The Western White House
January 5, 1972
Dear Lane:
Thank you for your generous letter, and for the petitions
you have filed entering my name in the New Hampshire
primary.
It was in New Hampshire that I began my campaign for
the Presidency four years ago, and I remember well
the opportunity that campaign provided to visit so much
of the State and to meet so many of its people. I have
tried to be true to the trust they expressed, and to carry
forward the effort we began in New Hampshire in 1968: to
bring peace and progress both abroad and at home, and to
give America the leadership it needs for a new era of
national greatness.
We have made significant beginnings in these past three
years. I want to complete the work that we have begun,
and therefore I shall be a candidate for re-nomination
and re-election. I deeply appreciate the confidence
expressed by those who signed the petitions, and I shall
do all in my power to be worthy of that confidence.
In addition to New Hampshire, I shall also permit my
name to be entered in the other primaries. As I am
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sure you will understand, however, it will not be possible
for me to campaign actively and personally in any of the
primary elections. I feel it is essential, particularly in
this year when events of such importance to the world's
future are taking place, that at least until the Republican
Convention the President should refrain from public parti-
san activities in order to conduct the business of govern-
ment with the minimum intrusion of purely political activity.
On my behalf, therefore, please express to the people of
New Hampshire my warm greetings, my gratitude for their
past courtesies, and my hope that together we can work
toward a national renewal that will make the anniversary
year of 1976 as proud a milestone for America as war
1776.
Sincerely,
Mr. Lane Dwinell
:
New Hampshire Committee for
Re-election of the President
The New Hampshire Highway Hotel
Concord, New Hampshire 03301
The Western White House
January 5, 1972
Dear Mr. Secretary:
Thank you for your telegram formally notifying me
that petitions have been filed to place my name on
the Presidential preference primary ballot in New
Hampshire, and giving me the opportunity either to
leave my name on the ballot or withdraw it.
I shall be a candidate for re-nomination and re-
election, and therefore I shall leave my name on
the ballot.
Sincerely,
I
Honorable Robert L. Stark
Secretary of State
State of New Hampshire
Concord, New Hampshire
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
,
that at least until
after the Republican Convention
the President should refrain
from public partisan activities.
To: alex Butterfield
From: Gordon Shachan
PRICE
January 5, 1972
LETTER TO ROBERT L. STARK
Dear Mr. Secretary:
Thank you for your telegram formally notifying me
that petitions have been filed to place my name on the
Presidential preference primary ballot in New Hampshire,
and giving me the opportunity either to leave my name on
the ballot or withdraw it.
I shall be a candidate for re-nomination and
re-election, and therefore I shall leave my name on the
ballot.
I
Sincerely,
RN
Honorable Robert L. Stark
Secretary of State
State of New Hampshire
Concord, New Hampshire
Sent to H. Flemming, J. Magruder 1/3/72
New Hampshire pol.
WHA109 OLCTA104
DEC064 KC070 K CRA010 PP LONG P03 CONCORD NHAMP 3 1034A, EST
HONORABLE RICHARD M NIXON, REPORT DELIVERY TIME AND DATE
THE WHITE HOUSE WUX WASHDC
DEAR SIR: ON TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 1972 , NEW HAMPSHIRE WILL CONDUCT
A PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY, AT WHICH EACH QUALIFIED
VOTER WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPRESS HIS PREFERENCE
FOR ONE PERSON TO BE THE CANDIDATE OF HIS POLITICAL PARTY FOR
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. THE RESULTS OF THIS PRIMARY
WILL BE ADVISORY IN NATURE FOR THE DELEGATES TO THE REPUBLICAN
NATIONAL CONVENTION.
PETITIONS WHICH APPEAR TO QUALIFY YOUR NAME AS A CANDIDATE
FOR PRESIDENT TO BE PLACED ON THE BALLOT OF THE REPUBLICAN
PARTY AT THIS PRIMARY HAVE BEEN FILED AT THIS OFFICE.
YOU ARE ADVISED THAT YOUR NAME WILL APPEAR ON THE BALLOT
OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY AT THIS PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY
01005
AS A CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT, UNLESS, WITHIN TEN DAYS AFTER
YOUR RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE, YOU SIGNIFY TO ME, YOUR DESIRE
TO WITHDRAW YOUR NAME FROM THE BALLOT
VERY TRULY YOURS
ROBERT L STARK SECRETARY OF STATE.
7 1972.
(1045).
To: alex Butterfield
From: Gordon Shachan
PRICE
January 5, 1972
LETTER TO LANE DWINELL
Dear Lane:
Thank you for your generous letter, and for the petitions you
have filed entering my name in the New Hampshire primary.
It was in New Hampshire that I began my campaign for the
Presidency four years ago, and I remember well the opportunity that
campaign provided to visit so much of the State and to meet so many
of its people. I have tried to be true to the trust they expressed, and
to carry forward the effort we began in New Hampshire in 1968: to
bring peace and progress both abroad and at home, and to give America
the leadership it needs for a new era of national greatness.
We have made significant beginnings in these past three years.
I want to complete the work that we have begun, and therefore I shall
be a candidate for re-nomination and re-election. I deeply appreciate
the confidence expressed by those who signed the petitions, and I shall
do all in my power to be worthy of that confidence.
In addition to New Hampshire, I shall also permit my name to be
entered in the other primaries.
As I am sure you will understand, however, it will not be possi-
ble for me to campaign actively and personally in any of the primary
-2-
elections. I feel it is essential, particularly in this year when events
at least until
of such importance to the world's future are taking place, that until the after
the
last possible minute the President should refrain from partisan cam-
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paigning in order to conduct the business of government with the minimum the
partisan
intrusion of purely political activity
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Hampshire my warm greetings, my gratitude for their past courtesies,
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and my hope that together we can work toward a national renewal that
par
will make the anniversary year of 1976 as proud a milestone for America actu
as was 1776.
Sincerely,
I
RN
Mr. Lane Dwinell
New Hampshire Committee for the Re-election
of the President
The New Hampshire Highway Hotel
Concord, New Hampshire 03301
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
REC 7:54 P.M.
I
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
January 4, 1972
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE N.W
WASHINGTON D. C. 20006
(202) 333.0920
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
SUBJECT:
Announcement of the President's Decision to
Run in New Hampshire
The following is the scenario we have worked out for the
actions in Concord, New Hampshire, on Friday, January 7.
At 10:00 a.m. that morning Governor Dwinell will go to
the Secretary of State's office. He will be accompanied
by Governor Peterson and Senator Cotton if their schedules
permit. Governor Dwinell will release two. letters in which
the President agrees to be a candidate in the New Hampshire
primary. One letter will be addressed to the Secretary of
State and will be given to him. The other will be addressed
to Dwinell. Copies of these documents and a press release
will be provided to reporters. The release will have a New
Hampshire dateline, with Dwinell saying he "today received
letters from the President stating his willingness to have
his name on the New Hampshire primary ballot, etc."
The letters have been written by Ray Price and the press
release is being written by our office. On Thursday, Janu-
ary 6, they will be hand carried to New Hampshire by Tom
Girard. On that day they will be distributed to the following
people: Senator Dole, Lyn Nofziger, Chuck Colson, Herb Klein,
Bill Timmons, Clark MacGregor, Senator Peter Dominick, and
Congressman Bob Wilson. Harry Flemming will talk to all
Nixon State Chairmen and Tom Evans will talk to all Republican
Party Officials.
Also on Thursday this material will be transmitted to Jerry
Warren in San Clemente. He will give the letters to the White
House Press there on Friday after the activities in New Hampshire.
We will distribute the release and the letters in Washington to
the local press.
CONFIDENTIAL
-2-
CONFIDENTIAL
Press coverage in New Hamshire on Friday will be coordi-
nated by Tom Girard on location. He has informed Governor
Dwinell, Allan Walker, and John Sias of the new plan.
Sias, the press man, is in Los Angeles, and will not be
in New Hampshire on Friday. Girard has talked with Sias
and is working with him on notification of reporters on
Thursday. Contacts will be made with area papers and
stations, the wires, and representatives of the networks.
Girard will visit Dwinell on Thursday evening to brief
him further on the plans and will urge him to emphasize
his full backing of the President's position on not
campaigning in the primaries because of the great res-
ponsibilities of the Presidency. The event will empha-
size the local support for the President's candidacy.
Girard will accompany Dwinell to the Secretary of State's
office and then call me as soon as the events are
completed.
JEB S. MAGRUDER
I
CONFIDENTIAL
To: alex Butterfield
From: Gordon Strachan
PRICE
January 5, 1972
LETTER TO LANE DWINELL
Dear Lane:
Thank you for your generous letter, and for the petitions you
have filed entering my name in the New Hampshire primary.
It was in New Hampshire that I began my campaign for the
Presidency four years ago, and I remember well the opportunity that
campaign provided to visit SO much of the State and to meet so many
of its people. I have tried to be true to the trust they expressed, and
to carry forward the effort we began in New Hampshire in 1968: to
bring peace and progress both abroad and at home, and to give America
the leadership it needs for a new era of national greatness.
We have made significant beginnings in these past three years.
I want to complete the work that we have begun, and therefore I shall
be a candidate for re-nomination and re-election. I deeply appreciate
the confidence expressed by those who signed the petitions, and I shall
do all in my power to be worthy of that confidence.
In addition to New Hampshire, I shall also permit my name to be
entered in the other primaries.
As I am sure you will understand, however, it will not be possi-
ble for me to campaign actively and personally in any of the primary
-2-
elections. I feel it is essential, particularly in this year when events
of such importance to the world's future are taking place, that until the
last possible minute the President should refrain from partisan cam-
paigning in order to conduct the business of government with the minimum
intrusion of purely political activity.
On my behalf, therefore, please express to the people of New
Hampshire my warm greetings, my gratitude for their past courtesies,
and my hope that together we can work toward a national renewal that
will make the anniversary year of 1976 as proud a milestone for America
as was 1776.
Sincerely,
1
RN
Mr. Lane Dwinell
New Hampshire Committee for the Re-election
of the President
The New Hampshire Highway Hotel
Concord, New Hampshire 03301
To: alex Butterfield
From: Gordon Shachan
PRICE
January 5, 1972
LETTER TO ROBERT L. STARK
Dear Mr. Secretary:
Thank you for your telegram formally notifying me
that petitions have been filed to place my name on the
Presidential preference primary ballot in New Hampshire,
and giving me the opportunity either to leave my name on
the ballot or withdraw it.
I shall be a candidate for re-nomination and
re-election, and therefore I shall leave my name on the
ballot.
1
Sincerely,
RN
Honorable Robert L. Stark
Secretary of State
State of New Hampshire
Concord, New Hampshire
Sent to H. Flemming, J. Magruder 1/3/72
New Hampshire pol.
WHA109 OLCTA104
DEC064 KC070 K CRA010 PP LONG PDB CONCORD NHAMP 3 1034A, EST
HONORABLE RICHARD M NIXON, REPORT DELIVERY TIME AND DATE
THE WHITE HOUSE WUX WASHOC
DEAR SIR: ON TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 1972 , NEW HAMPSHIRE WILL CONDUCT
A PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY : , AT WHICH EACH QUALIFIED
VOTER WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPRESS HIS PREFERENCE
FOR ONE PERSON TO BE THE CANDIDATE OF HIS POLITICAL PARTY FOR
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. THE RESULTS OF THIS PRIMARY
WILL BE ADVISORY IN NATURE FOR THE DELEGATES TO THE REPUBLICAN
NATIONAL CONVENTION.
PETITIONS WHICH APPEAR TO QUALIFY YOUR NAME AS A CANDIDATE
FOR PRESIDENT TO BE PLACED ON THE BALLOT OF THE REPUBLICAN
PARTY AT THIS PRIMARY HAVE BEEN FILED AT THIS OFFICE.
YOU ARE ADVISED THAT YOUR NAME WILL APPEAR ON THE BALLOT
OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY AT THIS PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY
01005
AS A CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT, UNLESS, WITHIN TEN DAYS AFTER
YOUR RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE, YOU SIGNIFY TO ME, YOUR DESIRE
TO WITHDRAW YOUR NAME FROM THE BALLOT
VERY TRULY YOURS
ROBERT L STARK SECRETARY OF STATE.
7 1972.
(1045).
PRICE
January 5, 1972
LETTER TO LANE DWINELL
Dear Lane:
Thank you for your generous letter, and for the petitions you
have filed entering my name in the New Hampshire primary.
It was in New Hampshire that I began my campaign for the
Presidency four years ago, and I remember well the opportunity that
campaign provided to visit so much of the State and to meet so many
of its people. I have tried to be true to the trust they expressed, and
to carry forward the effort we began in New Hampshire in 1968: to
bring peace and progress both abroad and at home, and to give America
the leadership it needs for a new era of national greatness.
We have made significant beginnings in these past three years.
I want to complete the work that we have begun, and therefore I shall
be a candidate for re-nomination and re-election. I deeply appreciate
the confidence expressed by those who signed the petitions, and I shall
do all in my power to be worthy of that confidence.
In addition to New Hampshire, I shall also permit my name to be
entered in the other primaries.
As I am sure you will understand, however, it will not be possi-
ble for me to campaign actively and personally in any of the primary
-2-
elections. I feel it is essential, particularly in this year when events
of such importance to the world's future are taking place, that until the
last possible minute the President should refrain from partisan cam-
paigning in order to conduct the business of government with the minimum
intrusion of purely political activity.
On my behalf, therefore, please express to the people of New
Hampshire my warm greetings, my gratitude for their past courtesies,
and my hope that together we can work toward a national renewal that
will make the anniversary year of 1976 as proud a milestone for America
as was 1776.
Sincerely,
RN
I
Mr. Lane Dwinell
New Hampshire Committee for the Re-election
of the President
The New Hampshire Highway Hotel
Concord, New Hampshire 03301
PRICE
January 5, 1972
LETTER TO ROBERT L. STARK
Dear Mr. Secretary:
Thank you for your telegram formally notifying me
that petitions have been filed to place my name on the
Presidential preference primary ballot in New Hampshire,
and giving me the opportunity either to leave my name on
the ballot or withdraw it.
I shall be a candidate for re-nomination and
re-election, and therefore I shall leave my name on the
ballot.
1
Sincerely,
RN
Honorable Robert L. Stark
Secretary of State
State of New Hampshire
Concord, New Hampshire
Sent to H. Flemming, J. Magruder 1/3/72
New Hampshire pol.
WHA109 OLCTA104
DEC064 KC070 K CRA010 PP LONG POB CONCORD NHAMP 3 1034A, EST
HONORABLE RICHARD M NIXON, REPORT DELIVERY TIME AND DATE
THE WHITE HOUSE WUX WASHOC
DEAR SIR: ON TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 1972 , NEW HAMPSHIRE WILL CONDUCT
A PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY , AT WHICH EACH QUALIFIED
VOTER WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPRESS HIS PREFERENCE
FOR ONE PERSON TO BE THE CANDIDATE OF HIS POLITICAL PARTY FOR
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. THE RESULTS OF THIS PRIMARY
WILL BE ADVISORY IN NATURE FOR THE DELEGATES TO THE REPUBLICAN
NATIONAL CONVENTION.
PETITIONS WHICH APPEAR TO QUALIFY YOUR NAME AS A CANDIDATE
FOR PRESIDENT TO BE PLACED ON THE BALLOT OF THE REPUBLICAN
PARTY AT THIS PRIMARY HAVE BEEN FILED AT THIS OFFICE.
YOU ARE ADVISED THAT YOUR NAME WILL APPEAR. ON THE BALLOT
OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY AT THIS PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY
01005
AS A CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT, UNLESS, WITHIN TEN DAYS AFTER
YOUR RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE, YOU SIGNIFY TO ME, YOUR DESIRE
TO WITHDRAW YOUR NAME FROM THE BALLOT
VERY TRULY YOURS
ROBERT L STARK SECRETARY OF STATE.
7 1972.
(1045).
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PRICE
January 4, 1972
DRAFT LETTER TO LANE DWINELL
Dear Lane:
Thank you for your generous letter, and for the petitions you
have filed entering my name in the New Hampshire primary.
It was in New Hampshire that I began my campaign for the
Presidency four years ago, and I remember well the opportunity that
campaign provided to visit SO much of the state and to meet SO many
of its people. I have tried to be true to the trust they expressed, and
to carry forward the effort we began in New Hampshire in 1968: to
bring peace and progress both abroad and at home, and to give
America the leadership it needs for a new era of national greatness.
We have made significant beginnings in these past three years.
I want to complete the work that we have begun, and therefore I shall
be a candidate for re-nomination and re-election. I deeply appreciate
the confidence expressed by those who signed the petitions, and I shall
do all in my power to be worthy of that confidence.
As I am sure you will understand, it will not be possible for me
to campaign actively and personally in the primary elections, either
in New Hampshire or elsewhere. I feel it is essential, particularly
in this year when events of such importance to the world's future are
- 2
taking place, that until the last possible minute the President should
refrain from partisan campaigning in order to conduct the business
of government with the minimum intrusion of purely political activity.
On my behalf, therefore, please express to the people of New
Hampshire Pmy my warm greetings, my gratitude for their past courte-
sies, and my hope that together we can work toward a national
renewal that will make the anniversary year of 1976 as proud a
was
milestone for America as 1776.
###
:
PRICE
January 4, 1972
DRAFT LETTER TO LANE DWINELL
Dear Lane:
Thank you for your generous letter, and for the petitions you
have filed entering my name in the New Hampshire primary.
It was in New Hampshire that I began my campaign.for the
Presidency four years ago, and I remember well the opportunity that
campaign provided to visit so much of the state and to meet so many
of its people. I have tried to be true to the trust they expressed, and
to carry forward the effort we began in New Hampshire in 1968: to
bring peace and progress both abroad and at home, and to give
America the leadership it needs for a new era of national greatness.
We have made significant beginnings in these past three years.
I want to complete the work that we have begun, and therefore I shall
be a candidate for re-nomination and re-election. I deeply appreciate
the confidence expressed by those who signed the petitions, and I shall
do all in my power to be worthy of that confidence.
As I am sure you will understand, it will not be possible for me
to campaign actively and personally in the primary elections, either
in New Hampshire or elsewhere. I feel it is essential, particularly
in this year when events of such importance to the world's future are
3
- 2 -
taking place, that until the last possible minute the President should
refrain from partisan campaigning in order to conduct the business
of government with the minimum intrusion of purely political activity.
On my behalf, therefore, please express to the people of New
Hampshire my warm greetings, my gratitude for their past courte-
sies, and my hope that together we can work toward a national
renewal that will make the anniversary year of 1976 as proud a
...
milestone for America as A776.
###
was
:
PRICE
January 4, 1972
DRAFT OF LETTER TO ROBERT L. STARK
Robert L. Stark
Secretary of State
Concord, New Hampshire
Dear Mr. Stark:
Thank you for your telegram formally notifying me that petitions
have been filed to place my name on the Presidential preference
primary ballot in New Hampshire, and giving me the opportunity
either to leave my name on the ballot or withdraw it.
I shall be a candidate for re-nomination and re-election, and
therefore, I shall leave my name on the ballot.
RMN
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
3: 19 Pm
:
PRICE
January 4, 1972
Dear Mr. Stark:
Thank you for your telegram formally notifying me
that petitions have been filed to place my name on the
Presidential preference primary ballot in New Hampshire,
and giving me the opportunity either to leave my name on
the ballot or withdraw it.
I shall be a candidate for re-nomination and
re-election, and therefore I shall leave my name on the
ballot.
Sincerely,
I
Sent to H. Flemming, J. Magruder 1/3/72
New Hampshire pol.
WHA109 OLCTA104
DEC064 KC070 K CRA010 PP LONG PDB CONCORD NHAMP 3 1034A EST
HONORABLE RICHARD M NIXON, REPORT DELIVERY TIME AND DATE
THE WHITE HOUSE WUX WASHDC
DEAR SIR: ON TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 1972 , NEW HAMPSHIRE WILL CONDUCT
A PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY, AT WHICH EACH QUALIFIED
VOTER WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPRESS HIS PREFERENCE
FOR ONE PERSON TO BE THE CANDIDATE OF HIS POLITICAL PARTY FOR
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. THE RESULTS OF THIS PRIMARY
WILL BE ADVISORY IN NATURE FOR THE DELEGATES TO THE REPUBLICAN
NATIONAL CONVENTION.
PETITIONS WHICH APPEAR TO QUALIFY YOUR NAME AS A CANDIDATE
FOR PRESIDENT TO BE PLACED ON THE BALLOT OF THE REPUBLICAN
PARTY AT THIS PRIMARY HAVE BEEN FILED AT THIS OFFICE.
YOU ARE ADVISED THAT YOUR NAME WILL APPEAR ON THE BALLOT
OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY AT THIS PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY
01005
AS A CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT, UNLESS, WITHIN TEN DAYS AFTER
YOUR RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE, YOU SIGNIFY TO ME, YOUR DESIRE
TO WITHDRAW YOUR NAME FROM THE BALLOT
VERY TRULY YOURS
ROBERT L STARK SECRETARY OF STATE.
7 1972.
(1045).
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. NW
December 23, 1971
WASHINGTON. D. C. 20006
(202) 333-0920
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Enclosed for your information is a memorandum prepared by
Ted Pierson, a lawyer in Washington, at the request of
Chuck Coleson on the equal time provisions of the Communi-
cations Act and the New Hampshire Primary.
JEB S. MAGRUDER
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM
1. Question Presented
At what point in the New Hampshire primary would $315 of the
Communications Act come into play?
2. Preliminary Discussion
The New Hampshire primary consists of two parts, a presidential
preference poll and an election for delegates to the national conven-
tions. The presidential preference poll is entered by filing petitions
on behalf of a candidate. These petitions are due on January 6, 1972.
The candidate may request that his name be withdrawn up to January 17,
1972.
With respect to the election of delegates, the delegates may be
unpledged, favorable to a candidate or pledged to a candidate;
delegates favorable to a candidate require no consent. Pledged
delegates must have the written consent of the candidate. Persons
seeking delegate positions must file between December 23 and
January 24 and consent to pledged delegates must be filed on or
before the latter date.
Under the rules the Commission has adopted to implement $315 of
the Communications Act, broadcast time must be afforded to all legally
qualified candidates for the same nomination whenever time is provided
for the appearance of one such candidate. The rules define a legally
qualified candidate as one who has 1) publicly announced his candidacy,
2) meets the legal qualifications for office, and 3) is on the ballot
or otherwise is shown to be a bona fide candidate.
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In dealing with campaigns for the Presidential nomination, the
Commission has focused on the public announcement test where incum-
bents are involved since the latter two criteria may be inferred. The
McCarthy case illustrates this point. In January, 1968, Senator Mc-
Carthy requested equal time to respond to an interview program featur-
ing President Johnson. Since Johnson had not then made any announce-
ment concerning reelection, the Commission held that he should not be
considered a legally qualified candidate. Senator Eugene McCarthy,
11 F.C.C.2d 511 (1968). This determination was upheld by the Court
1/
of Appeals. McCarthy V. FCC, 390 F.2d 421 (D.C. Cir. 1968).
For
purposes of analyzing the New Hampshire primary, this case appears to
be determinative.
3. What Constitutes a Public Announcement
Petitions for inclusion on the New Hampshire presidential
preference ballot are not filed by the candidate himself and the mere
fact of such filing would not, therefore, constitute a public announce-
ment by the candidate. Indeed, there is no way to prevent such fil-
ings. By January 17, 1972, a person whose name has been entered may
withdraw it from the ballot. However, since the results of the presi-
dential poll are merely advisory and bind no delegates, the failure
to withdraw one's name would not be inconsistent with a decision not
to run for reelection and thus the absence of a withdrawal would not
constitute a "public announcement" to seek reelection.
1/ The Court indicated that a mechanical application of the Public
Announcement test would be improper where other circumstances
established that a campaign was actually being conducted.
-3-
With respect to delegate election, so long as no potential
delegates receive the President's written consent to run as pledged
to him, there would be nothing to imply a public announcement. As
we understand it, delegates may, on their own, run as unpledged or as
"favorable" to a particular person. But once the President consents
to have delegates run pledged to him, he can no longer disavow that
he is a candidate for reelection. This affirmative act would consti-
tute a "public announcement."
4. The Effect of a Public Announcement
Once a public announcement of candidacy has occurred, pursuant to
$315 of the Act all rival legally qualified candidates for the
Republican Presidential nomination would be entitled to equal time.
This requirement would not be limited to those states in which there
are primary contests but would be nationwide in scope. Thus where
:
the President made a network appearance, his rivals would have to be
given a comparable opportunity even though New Hampshire was the only
state where there was an active contest.
Of course, to obtain equal time a rival must establish that he
is a bona fide candidate and a mere announcement that he will seek
the nomination would not suffice in most instances. Moreover, many
broadcast appearances by the President would be exempt from $315 since
the 1959 amendments to the Act restricted its scope.
5. Presidential Appearances Exempt from the Equal Opportunities Require-
ments
An appearance by the President, after he has announced his inten-
tion to seek reelection, on a 1) bona fide newscast, 2) bona fide news
-4-
interview, 3) bona fide news documentary (if the appearance of the
candidate is incidental to the presentation of the subject or subjects
covered by the news documentary) or 4) on-the-spot coverage of bona
fide news events (including but not limited to political conventions
and activities incidental thereto), would not create equal opportuni-
ties rights in his rivals. The purpose of these exemptions is to
preserve the broadcasters' journalistic function.
While there is some obvious overlap between these categories,
each focuses on and is designed to insulate from $315 a particular
type of broadcast. Thus the newscast exemption would protect all
regularly scheduled news programs even where direct coverage of the
campaigning is presented. It would also cover special newscasts such
as the recent programs on the Supreme Court nominations.
The news interview exemption only applies to regularly scheduled
programs such as "Meet the Press." It would not cover Presidential
press conferences or such programs as the Howard K. Smith interview
on ABC.
News documentaries are also exempted where the candidate's
appearance is incidental to the subject covered. What constitutes
an incidental appearance can only be determined in a specific factual
context. Clearly where the appearance is brief and essential to
accurately cover the subject, the exemption would be recognized.
Where the candidate played a leading role in the subject dealt with
and he appeared frequently throughout the program, the exemption
would probably not be available.
-5-
The final exemption is for on-the-spot coverage of news events.
This specifically includes coverage of political conventions. This
exemption also covers ceremonial appearances such as welcoming foreign
dignitaries, bill signings and other regular newsmaking functions of
an incumbent officeholder. Special coverage of such items as
the termination of the import surcharge or the President's trips
abroad would also fall within this category (and also within the news-
cast exemption).
The exemptions all deal with areas which are part of the normal
journalistic function of the broadcaster and are under the broadcaster's
supervision and control. Where the appearance involves Presidential
addresses or press conferences, this element of supervision and con-
trol is diminished. Nevertheless, such appearances will still be
within the exemption where it is shown that they deal with extraordi-
nary and important events and it is clear that the President is using
the time as Chief of State. The two situations where this situation
has arisen were the Suez Crisis in 1956, where President Eisenhower
addressed the nation, and the 1964 speech by President Johnson con-
œrning Khruschev's fall and the Chinese explosion of a nuclear bomb.
Similar situations in the future, whether discussed in addresses or
press conferences, will presumably be afforded similar treatment.
St
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January
3,
1971
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TO
H.R.
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FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Magruder prepared the attached
description of the crucial dates in New
Hampshire. He also talked with the
Attorney General this morning about the
possible announcement date by the
President. Magruder believes that
there should not be a big Western
White House story on the announcement
on January 8. Dwinnel cannot release
the President's letter from the New
Hampshire Secretary of State's office
January 8 because the office is closed
on Saturday. Magruder suggests that
Dwinnel release the President's letter
in New Hampshire on Friday, January 7.
This will be a big local New Hampshire
story but would not be big nationally.
The Attorney General concurs with Magru-
der's suggestion.
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE N.W
WASHINGTON. D. C. 20006
January 3, 1972
(202) 333-0920
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. HALDEMAN
SUBJECT: Announcements Relating to the New Hampshire Primary
Per your request, the following is a complete listing of our
activities relating to the New Hampshire primary, as well as
what is known of our opponents' plans, through January 24.
That is the final date for candidates to sign off on a pledged
slate of delegates for the election.
Also included is a summary of the status of all Democratic
contenders, relating to formal announcements of candidacy.
JEB S. MAGRUDER
:
CC: The Attorney General
SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT DATES RELATING TO THE NEW HAMPSHIRE PRIMARY
Date
Activity
Description
Monday
Governor Dwinell filed petitions
Governor Dwinell held a press conference at the office of the
January 3
for the President
Secretary of State. He released the letter he is sending to
10:00 A.M.
the President.
UPON RECEIPT OF THE PETITION AND AFTER A BRIEF REVIEW TO ASSURE
ENOUGH VALID SIGNATURES, THE SECRETARY OF STATE WILL SEND A
TELEGRAM TO THE WHITE HOUSE FORMALLY NOTIFYING THE PRESIDENT OF
THE FILING. THE PRESIDENT THEN HAS TEN DAYS (UNTIL JANUARY 13)
TO WITHDRAW HIS NAME IF HE SO DESIRES.
(January 13
The President will declare
Governor Dwinell will hand deliver the letter to the Secretary
or before)
his candidacy in letters
of State. It will be somewhat formal, affirming that the Presi-
to Governor Dwinell and
dent desires his name to remain on the ballot. The letter to
the New Hampshire Secretary
Governor Dwinell will be more personal. In it, the President
of State.
will set forth the tone of his candidacy: that he seeks a second
term to complete the important initiatives now in progress, but
that the ongoing responsibilities of the Presidency will pre-
vent him from campaigning actively in the primaries. The letter
will make particular mention of the traditional importance of
the New Hampshire primary and of the President's appreciation for
the support already shown by the people through the efforts of
Governor Dwinell's organization. The letters will be made pub-
lic by Governor Dwinell at a news conference in New Hampshire.
Ann Dore, from our staff, will coordinate that conference. Ron
Ziegler will release the letters in Washington by placing them
on the board in the Press Office. There will be no formal
announcement by him of the texts of the communications. Ray
Price is HOW drafting both letters. Drafts will be forwarded
by Ray within one or two days.
Monday
LAST DAY FOR DELEGATES TO FILE;
The selection of delegates to the Convention is separate from
January 24
LAST DAY FOR CANDIDATES TO SIGN
the candidate preference contest. In order to assure that dele-
OFF ON PLEDGED DELEGATE SLATE.
gates for the President are not defeated by spreading the votes
too thinly over a wide field (as happened to LBJ in 1968), a
pledged slate will be filed. In order to file as a delegate, an
individual must fill out a form and pay $10.00 filing fee.
For a person to run as a "pledged" delegate (instead of
"favorable to" a candidate), the candidate must give his con-
sent in writing to the Secretary of State. The letter can
arrive on or before January 24. The Re-election Committee will
work with Ray Price to draft the letter that the President will
send. Governor Dwinell will coordinate the filing of the 14
pledged delegates and the 14 alternates.
IMPORTANT DATES RELATING TO THE NEW HAMPSHIRE PRIMARY
Date
Activity
Description
THURSDAY
FIRST DAY THAT PETITIONS CAN BE
CANDIDATE MUST SUBMIT PETITIONS WITH THE SIGNATURES OF
DECEMBER 23
FILED TO PLACE A CANDIDATE ON THE
500 VOTERS FROM EACH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT AND $500
BALLOT; FIRST DAY FOR DELEGATES
FILING FEE.
TO FILE.
December 23
Rep. McCloskey filed petitions.
McCloskey met with newsmen in the office of the Secretary
of State (Tab A).
Monday
Rep. Ashbrook filed petitions.
Ashbrook held a press conference in the Senate
January 3
Chamber of the State Capitol. It was essentially
9:30 A.M.
a repeat of his press conference in Washington last
week.
10:00 A.M.
Governor Dwinnel filed petitions
Governor Dwinell held a press conference at the office
for the President.
of the Secretary of State. He released the letter he
is sending to the President (Tab B).
UPON RECEIPT OF THE PETITION AND AFTER A BRIEF REVIEW TO
ASSURE ENOUGH VALID SIGNATURES, THE SECRETARY OF STATE
WILL SEND A TELEGRAM TO THE WHITE HOUSE FORMALLY NOTI-
FYING THE PRESIDENT OF THE FILING. THE PRESIDENT THEN
HAS TEN DAYS (UNTIL JANUARY 13) TO WITHDRAW HIS NAME IF
HE SO DESIRES.
Tuesday
Senator Muskie to announce for
Senator Muskie has reserved ten minutes of network tele-
January 4
the Presidency. (He will probably
vision time, 8:20 - 8:30 P.M. (the last part of the Glen
file in New Hampshire on January 6).
Campbell Show on CBS).
January 4
Senator McGovern will file
Date
Activity
Description
(January 6 or
Senator Hartke may file
A group of Indiana college students is now seeking the
before)
required signatures for Hartke's nominating petition.
(January 6 or
Mayor Yorty will file
He has declared his candidacy and has already spent
before)
several days campaigning in the state.
THURSDAY
LAST DAY FOR FILING TO PLACE
JANUARY 6
A CANDIDATE ON THE BALLOT
(January 13 or
The President will declare his
Governor Dwinell will hand deliver the letter to the
before)
candidacy in letters to Governor
Secretary of State. It will be somewhat formal,
Dwinell and the New Hampshire
affirming that the President desires his name to remain
Secretary of State.
on the ballot. The letter to Governor Dwinell will be
more personal. In it, the President will set forth the
tone of his candidacy: that he seeks a second term to
complete the important initiatives now in progress, but
that the ongoing responsibilities of the Presidency will
prevent him from campaigning actively in the primaries.
the letter will make particular mention of the traditional
importance of the New Hampshire primary and of the
President's appreciation for the support already shown
by' the people through the efforts of Governor Dwinell's
organization. The letters will be made public by
Governor Dwinell at a news conference in New Hampshire.
Ann Dore, from our staff, will coordinate that conference.
Ron Ziegler will release the letters in Washington by
placing them on the board in the Press Office. There will
be no formal announcement by him of the texts of the
communications. Ray Price is now drafting both letters.
Drafts will be forwarded by Ray within one or two days.
Date
Activity
Description
MONDAY
LAST DAY FOR DELEGATES TO FILE;
The selection of delegates to the Convention is separate
JANUARY 24
LAST DAY FOR CANDIDATES TO SIGN
from the candidate preference contest. In order to
OFF ON PLEDGED DELEGATE SLATE.
assure that delegates for the President are not defeated
by spreading the votes too thinly over a wide field (as
happened to Johnson in 1968), a pledged slate will be
filed. In order to file as a delegate, an individual
must fill out a form (Tab C) and pay a $10 filing fee.
For a person to run as a "pledged" delegate (instead
of "favorable to" a candidate), the candidate must
give his consent in writing to the Secretary of State.
The letter can arrive on or before January 24. The
Re-election Committee will work with Ray Price to draft
the letter that the President will send. Governor
Dwinell will coordinate the filing of the 14 pledged
delegates and the 14 alternates.
SUMMARY OF THE STATUS OF
ALL DEMOCRATIC CONTENDERS
Name
Status
Rep. Shirley Chisholm
Expected to formally announce in about two weeks.
Senator Hartke
May file on or before January 6 for New Hampshire
Senator Humphrey
To announce on January 10, in time to qualify for
the April 25 Pennsylvania Primary.
Senator Jackson
Already announced as a candidate for the nomination.
Expected to enter the Florida primary.
Mayor Lindsay
Already announced as a candidate for the nomination,
and for the Florida and Wisconsin Primaries.
Engene McCarthy
Announced an intention to run in Boston two weeks
ago. May not seriously campaign until the
Wisconsin Primary.
Senator McGovern
Already announced as a candidate for the nomination.
Will file on January 4 for New Hampshire.
Rep. Wilbur Mills
Has set up campaign staff. Expected to be active
in southern states. Has not yet formally announced.
Senator Muskie
Will announce for the Presidency on January 4.
Expected to file in New Hampshire on January 6.
:
Governor Wallace
Expected to announce sometime in January. May
enter the Florida Primary as a Democrat.
Mayor Yorty
Already announced as a candidate for the nomination.
Will file on or before January 6 for New Hampshire.
TAB A
he would enter the primary
McCloskey
against Nixon. McCloskey
added that Ashbrook's can-
didacy would create a three-way
Is First
debate showing how respective
philosophies were divided.
Secretary of State Stark in-
To File
formed McCloskey that he had
10 days from today to withdraw
his candidacy.
U.S. Rep. Paul N. McCloskey
"I won't withdraw," said
Jr., R-Calif., challenger to
McCloskey.
President Nixon. today formally
The filing period for presiden-
filed for a spot on the
tial and vice presidential candi-
Republican presidential pref-
dates will extend through Jan.
erence primary here.
6. Delegates to national party
McCloskey forces submitted
conventions will have until Jan.
24.
$500 and 1,424 signatures with
the congressman's filing papers
The rules were tightened by
- 711 signatures from the 1st
the state legislature to prevent
Congressional District and 713
frivolous candidates from ap-
signatures from the 2nd Con-
pearing on the ballot. In the
gressional District.
1968 primary candidates rang-
ing from ice cream salesman to
The nation's first presidential
self-proclaimed Indian chiefs
primary in 1372 is held in New
got on the ballot.
Hampshire March 7.
The filing period for
Other candidates expected to
file before the deadline are Sen.
presidential and vice-
Edmund Muskie, D-Maine; Sen.
presidential candidates extends
George McGovern, D-S.D.; and
from today through Jan. 6.
Candidates for delegates to
Los Angeles Democratic Mayor
Sam Yorty.
the national convention have
Others mentioned as possible
until Jan. 24 to file.
entries on the ballot, as op-
The candidate strode into the
posed to write-in candidates,
office of Secretary of State
are Nixon. Rep. John Ashbrook,
Robert M. Stark. commenting
R-Ohio; and Sen. Vance
"we're starting early to give our
Hartke. D-Ind. There have been
opposition the opportunity to
no formal announcements yet
debate the issues.'
of their intent.
McCloskey told newsmen "we
Delegate candidate fees were
intend to engage in debate -
$10. The Democrats will elect
such issues as truth in govern-
20 delegates and as many alter-
ment, the squthern strategy
nates for their national con-
He promised his campaign
vention in Miami while Re-
forces would crect "no unsight
publicans will send 14 delegates
signs all over New Hampshir S
and 14 alternates to their ses-
scenic highways."
sion in San Diego.
Part of his campaign.
1 McCloskey, would take the form
1 of citizens town meetings.
)
McCloskey was asked if he
1 considered himself a "long-shot
candidate."
1-
"I think every candidate is a
t long-shot in this race," the
r California Republican an-
{ swered.
New Hampshire Republicans
"have a chance to put a stop to
the bombing in Cambodia and
Laos in this primary,"
McCloskey said.
The congressman-candidate
said he regarded the expected
entrance of U.S. Rep. John Ash-
brook, R-Ohio, into the primary
would "clearly delineate con-
servative, middle-of-the-road-
ers and progressive liberals in
the primary."
Ashbrook is a conservative
Republican who has indicated
TAB B
Concord, New Hampshire
January 3, 1972
President Richard Nixon
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. President:
It is my great privilege to notify you, formally, that as chairman of
the New Hampshire Committee for the Re-Election of the President, I
have today filed a petition to place your name on our state's Primary
Election ballot.
This action by citizens of our state, which prides itself in having
the Nation's first Presidential Preference Primary Election, reflects
our sincere sentiment that the nation needs your leadership as its
President for another four years.
During three years as our President, you have clearly demonstrated the
kind of initiative and keen insight into national and international
problems and their solutions that marks your administration as truly
historic. You have opened the door to a partnership of nations. You
have shown the American people the path toward a national unity, a
peaceful new American Revolution in its most positive sense. You have
brought a new sense of dignity to our nation's highest office, and
provided the inspiration to create a better world for all men for all
time.
As citizens of New Hampshire and as dedicated Americans, we urge you
to acknowledge our support, thus indicating your approval of our
efforts and your determination to complete the task you have started --
to bring a new prosperity to this nation and restore peace in the world.
With our utmost respect,
Sincerely,
Lane Dwinell
Declaration of Candidacy
TAB C
for
Election to the National Convention
To be filed with the fee of $10 with the Secretary of State.
I,
declare that I reside in Ward
in the City
(or Town of
(ward, street and number, if in a city), in the County of
and State of New Hampshire, and am a qualified voter therein: that I and
a registered member of the
party; that I am a candidate for election as delegate, (or 23
alternate delegate of delegate at large OT alternate delegate at large) to the national convention of the
party next to be held for the nomination of candidates of aid party for
president and vice-president of the United States. I request that my name be printed as such candidate
on the official ballot of the
party to be used at the primary to be held on the
first Tuesday of March next. I further declare that if elected 35 such delegate (or alternate delegate
OF delegate at large or alternate delegate at large) I will attend such convention unless I shall be pre-
vented by sickness or other occurrence over which I have no control.
(The candidate may fill in one of the following
statements, if he desires to do so.)
(1) "I am favorable to
as the candidate for said party for president.
and I request that after my name upon the ballot shall be printed the words I am favorable to the
nomination of
for president"
(2) "I pledge myself. if elected as such delegate (or alternate delegate or delegate at large or
alternate delegate at large) to vote in said convention, whenever I shall vote. for the nomination of
as the candidate for said party for president 90 long as he shall
be a candidate before said convention, and I request that after my name upon the ballot shall be
printed the words pledged to vote for the nomination of
for president."
Signed:
(Date)
Revised Statutes Annotated, Chapter 57
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COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
ENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. N.W
January 4, 1972
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CONFIDENTIAL
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
SUBJECT:
Announcement of the President Decision to
Run In New Hampshire
The following is the scenario we have worked out N° for the
other purlic v
actions in Concord, New Hampshire, on Friday, January 7.
At 10:00 a.m. that morning Governor Dwinell will go to
the Secretary of State's office. He will be accompanied
by Governor Peterson and Senator Cotton 1£ their schedules
permit. Governor Dwinell will release two letters in which
the President agrees to be a candidate in the New Hampshire
Compargn
primary. One letter will be addressed to the Secretary of
State and will be given to him. The other will be addressed
to Dwinell. Copies of these documents .and a press release
will be provided to reporters. The release will have a New
any
Hampshire dateline, with Dwinell saying he "today received
letters from the President stating his willingness to have
his name on the New Hampshire primary ballot, etc."
The letters have been written by Ray Price and the press
release is being written by our office. On Thursday, Janu-
ary 6, they will be hand carried to New Hampshire by Tom
Girard. On that day they will be distributed to the following
people: Senator Dole, Lyn Nofziger, Chuck Colson, Herb Klein,
Bill Timmons, Clark MacGregor, Senator Peter Dominick, and
Congressman Bob Wilson. Harry Flemming will talk to all
Nixon State Chairmen and Tom Evans will talk to all Republican
Party Officials.
Also on Thursday this material will be transmitted to Jerry
Warren in San Clemente. He will give the letters to the White
House Press there on Friday after the activities in New Hampshire.
We will distribute the release and the letters in Washington to
the local press.
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Press coverage in New Hamshire on Friday will be coordi-
nated by Tom Girard on location. He has informed Governor
Dwinell, Allan Walker, and John Sias of the new plan.
Sias, the press man, is in Los Angeles, and will not be
in New Hampshire on Friday. Girard has talked with Sias
and is working with him on notification of reporters on
Thursday. Contacts will be made with area papers and
stations, the wires, and representatives of the networks.
Girard will visit Dwinell on Thursday evening to brief
him further on the plans and will urge him to emphasize
his full backing of the President's position on not
campaigning in the primaries because of the great res-
ponsibilities of the Presidency. The event will empha-
size the local support for the President's candidacy.
Girard will accompany Dwinell to the Secretary of State's
office and then call me as soon as the events are
completed.
JEB S. MAGRUDER
CONFIDENTIAL
PRICE
January 4, 1972
Dear Mr. Stark:
Thank you for your telegram formally notifying me
that petitions have been filed to place my name on the
Presidential preference primary ballot in New Hampshire,
and giving me the opportunity either to leave my name on
the ballot or withdraw it.
I shall be a candidate for re-nomination and
re-election, and therefore I shall leave my name on the
ballot.
Sincerely,
New Hampshire po.
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DEC064 KC070 K CRA010 PP LONG PDB CONCORD NHAMP 3 1034A, EST
HONORABLE RICHARD M NIXON, REPORT DELIVERY TIME AND DATE
THE WHITE HOUSE WUX WASHDC
DEAR SIR: ON TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 1972 NEW HAMPSHIRE WILL CONDUCT
A PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY , AT WHICH EACH QUALIFIED
VOTER WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPRESS HIS PREFERENCE
FOR ONE PERSON TO BE THE CANDIDATE OF HIS POLITICAL PARTY FOR
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. THE RESULTS OF THIS PRIMARY
WILL BE ADVISORY IN NATURE FOR THE DELEGATES TO THE REPUBLICAN
NATIONAL CONVENTION.
PETITIONS WHICH APPEAR TO QUALIFY YOUR NAME AS A CANDIDATE
FOR PRESIDENT TO BE PLACED ON THE BALLOT OF THE REPUBLICAN
PARTY AT THIS PRIMARY HAVE BEEN FILED AT THIS OFFICE.
YOU ARE ADVISED THAT YOUR NAME WILL APPEAR ON THE BALLOT
OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY AT THIS PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY
01005
AS A CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT, UNLESS, WITHIN TEN DAYS AFTER
YOUR RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE, YOU SIGNIFY TO ME, YOUR DESIRE
TO WITHDRAW YOUR NAME FROM THE BALLOT
VERY TRULY YOURS
ROBERT L STARK SECRETARY OF STATE.
7 1972.
(1045)
PRICE
January 4, 1972
DRAFT LETTER TO LANE DWINELL
Dear Lane:
Thank you for your generous letter, and for the petitions you
have filed entering my name in the New Hampshire primary.
It was in New Hampshire that I began my campaign for the
Presidency four years ago, and I remember well the opportunity that
campaign provided to visit so much of the state and to meet so many
of its people. I have tried to be true to the trust they expressed, and
to carry forward the effort we began in New Hampshire in 1968; to
bring peace and progress both abroad and at home, and to give
America the leadership it needs for a new era of national greatness.
We have made significant beginnings in these past three years.
I want to complete the work that we have begun, and therefore I shall
be a candidate for re-nomination and re-election. I deeply appreciate
the confidence expressed by those who signed the petitions, and I shall
do all in my power to be worthy of that confidence.
As I am sure you will understand, it will not be possible for me
to campaign actively and personally in the primary elections, either
in New Hampshire or elsewhere. I feel it is essential, particularly
in this year when events of such importance to the world's future are
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taking place, that until the last possible minute the President should
refrain from partisan campaigning in order to conduct the business
of government with the minimum intrusion of purely political activity.
On my behalf, therefore, please express to the people of New
Hampshire, my warm greetings, my gratitude for their past courte-
sies, and my hope that together we can work toward a national
renewal that will make the anniversary year of 1976 as proud a
milestone for America as 1776.
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To: alex Butterfield
From: Gordon Shadan
PRICE
January 5, 1972
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LETTER TO ROBERT L. STARK
Dear Mr. Secretary:
Thank you for your telegram formally notifying me
that petitions have been filed to place my name on the
Presidential preference primary ballot in New Hampshire,
and giving me the opportunity either to leave my name on
the ballot or withdraw it.
I shall be a candidate for re-nomination and
re-election, and therefore I shall leave my name on the
ballot.
Sincerely,
RN
Honorable Robert L. Stark
Secretary of State
State of New Hampshire
Concord, New Hampshire
Sent to H. Flemming, J. Magruder 1/3/72
New Hampshire pol
WHA109 OLCTA104
DEC064 KC070 X CRA010 PP LONG POB CONCORD NHAMP 3 1034A, EST
HONORABLE RICHARD M NIXON, REPORT DELIVERY TIME AND DATE
THE WHITE HOUSE WUX WASHOC
DEAR SIR: ON TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 1972 , NEW HAMPSHIRE WILL CONDUCT
A PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY , AT WHICH EACH QUALIFIED
VOTER WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPRESS HIS PREFERENCE
FOR ONE PERSON TO BE THE CANDIDATE OF HIS POLITICAL PARTY FOR
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. THE RESULTS OF THIS PRIMARY
WILL BE ADVISORY IN NATURE FOR THE DELEGATES TO THE REPUBLICAN
NATIONAL CONVENTION.
PETITIONS WHICH APPEAR TO QUALIFY YOUR NAME AS A CANDIDATE
FOR PRESIDENT TO BE PLACED ON THE BALLOT OF THE REPUBLICAN
PARTY AT THIS PRIMARY HAVE BEEN FILED AT THIS OFFICE.
YOU ARE ADVISED THAT YOUR NAME WILL APPEAR ON THE BALLOT
OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY AT THIS PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY
0401
AS A CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT, UNLESS, WITHIN TEN DAYS AFTER
YOUR RECEIPT, OF THIS NOTICE, YOU SIGNIFY TO ME, YOUR DESIRE
TO WITHDRAW YOUR NAME FROM THE BALLOT
VERY TRULY YOURS
ROBERT L STARK SECRETARY OF STATE.
7 1972.
(1045)
From: Gorden Strachen
PRICE
January 5, 1972
LETTER TO LANE DWINELL
Dear Lane:
Thank you for your generous letter, and for the petitions you
have filed entering my name in the New Hampshire primary.
It was in New Hampshire that I began my campaign for the
Presidency four years ago, and I remember well the opportunity that
campaign provided to visit so much of the State and to meet BO many
of its people. I have tried to be true to the trust they expressed, and
to carry forward the effort we began in New Hampshire in 1968: to
bring peace and progress both abroad and at home, and to give America
the leadership it needs for a new era of national greatness.
We have made significant beginnings in these past three years.
I want to complete the work that we have begun, and therefore I shall
be a candidate for re-nomination and re-election. I deeply appreciate
the confidence expressed by those who signed the petitions, and I shall
do all in my power to be worthy of that confidence.
In addition to New Hampshire, I shall also permit my name to be
entered in the other primaries.
As I am sure you will understand, however, it will not be possi-
ble for me to campaign actively and personally in any of the primary
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elections. I feel it is essential, particularly in this year when events
atleast
of such importance to the world's future are taking place, that until the
the Republican Convention minute the President should refrain from puttic partisan com-
Mafter
activity paigning order to conduct the business of government with the minimum
-
intrusion of purely political activity.
On my behalf, therefore, please express to the people of New
Hampshire my warm greetings, my gratitude for their past courtesies,
and my hope that together we can work toward a national renewal that
will make the anniversary year of 1976 as proud a milestone for America
as was 1776.
Sincerely,
RN
Mr. Lane Dwinell
New Hampshire Committee for the Re-election
of the President
The New Hampshire Highway Hotel
Concord, New Hampshire 03301
SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT DATES RELATING TO THE NEW HAMPSHIRE PRIMARY
Date
Activity
Description
Monday
Governor Dwinell filed petitions
Governor Dwinell held a press conference at the office of the
January 3
for the President
Secretary of State. He released the letter he is sending to
10:00 A.M.
the President.
UPON RECEIPT OF THE PETITION AND AFTER A BRIEF REVIEW TO ASSURE
ENOUGH VALID SIGNATURES, THE SECRETARY OF STATE WILL SEND A
TELEGRAM TO THE WHITE HOUSE FORMALLY NOTIFYING THE PRESIDENT OF
THE FILING. THE PRESIDENT THEN HAS TEN DAYS (UNTIL JANUARY 13)
TO WITHDRAW HIS NAME IF HE so DESIRES.
(January 13
The President will declare
Governor Dwinell will hand deliver the letter to the Secretary
or before)
his candidacy in letters
of State. It will be somewhat formal, affirming that the Presi-
to Governor Dwinell and
dent desires his name to remain on the ballot. The letter to
the New Hampshire Secretary
Governor Dwinell will be more personal. In it, the President
of State.
will set forth the tone of his candidacy: that he seeks a second
term to complete the important initiatives now in progress, but
that the ongoing responsibilities of the Presidency will pre-
vent him from campaigning actively in the primaries. The letter
will make particular mention of the traditional importance of
the New Hampshire primary and of the President's appreciation for
the support already shown by the people through the efforts of
Governor Dwinell's organization. The letters will be made pub-
lic by Governor Dwinell at a news conference in New Hampshire.
Ann Dore, from our staff, will coordinate that conference. Ron
Ziegler will release the letters in Washington by placing them
on the board in the Press Office. There will be no formal
announcement by him of the texts of the communications. Ray
Price is now drafting both letters. Drafts will be forwarded
by Ray within one or two days.
Monday
LAST DAY FOR DELEGATES TO FILE;
The selection of delegates to the Convention is separate from
January 24
LAST DAY FOR CANDIDATES TO SIGN
the candidate preference contest. In order to assure that dele-
OFF ON PLEDGED DELEGATE SLATE.
gates for the President are not defeated by spreading the votes
too thinly over a wide field (as happened to LBJ in 1968), a
pledged slate will be filed. In order to file as a delegate, an
individual must fill out a form and pay $10.00 filing fee.
For a person to run as a "pledged" delegate (instead of
"favorable to" a candidate), the candidate must give his con-
sent in writing to the Secretary of State. The letter can
arrive on or before January 24. The Re-election Committee will
work with Ray Price to draft the letter that the President will
send. Governor Dwinell will coordinate the filing of the 14
pledged delegates and the 14 alternates.
fell
magricolar
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 3, 1971
TO:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Magruder prepared the attached
description of the crucial dates in New
Hampshire. He also talked with the
Attorney General this morning about the
possible announcement date by the
President. Magruder believes that
there should not be a big Western
White House story on the announcement
on January 8. Dwinnel cannot release
the President's letter from the New
Hampshire Secretary of State's office
January 8 because the office is closed
on Saturday. Magruder suggests that
Dwinnel release the President's letter
in New Hampshire on Friday, January 7.
This will be a big local New Hampshire
story but would not be big nationally.
The Attorney General concurs with Magru-
der's suggestion.
SUMMARY OF
CANI DATES RELATING TO THE NEW HAMPSHIRE PRIMARY
Date
Activity
Description
Monday
Governor Dwinell filed petitions
Governor Dwinell held a press conference at the office of the
January 3
for the Presidert
Secretary of State. He released the letter he is sending to
10:00 A.M.
the President.
UPON RECEIPT OF THE PETITION AND AFTER A BRIEF REVIEW TO ASSURE
ENOUGH VALID SIGNATURES, THE SECRETARY OF STATE WILL SEND A
TELEGRAM TO THE WHITE HOUSE FORMALLY NOTIFYING THE PRESIDENT OF
THE FILING. THE PRESIDENT THEN HAS TEN DAYS (UNTIL JANUARY 13)
TO WITHDRAW HIS NAME IF HE SO DESIRES.
(January 13
The President will declare
Governor Dwinell will hand deliver the letter to the Secretary
or before)
his candidacy in letters
of State. It will be somewhat formal, affirming that the Presi-
to Governor Dwinell and
dent desires his name to remain on the ballot. The letter to
the New Hampshire Secretary
Governor Dwinell will be more personal. In it, the President
of State.
will set forth the tone of his candidacy: that he seeks a second
term to complete the important initiatives now in progress, but
that the ongoing responsibilities of the Presidency will pre-
vent him from campaigning actively in the primaries. The letter
will make particular mention of the traditional importance of
the New Hampshire primary and of the President's appreciation for
the support already shown by the people through the efforts of
Governor Dwinell's organization. The letters will be made pub-
lic by Governor Dwinell at a news conference in New Hampshire.
Ann Dore, from our staff, will coordinate that conference. Ron
Ziegler will release the letters in Washington by placing them
on the board in the Press Office. There will be no formal
announcement by him of the texts of the communications. Ray
Price is now drafting both letters. Drafts will be forwarded
by Ray within one or two days.
Monday
LAST DAY FOR DELEGATES TO FILE;
The selection of delegates to the Convention is separate from
January 24
LAST DAY FOR CANDIDATES TO SIGN
the candidate preference contest. In order to assure that dele-
OFF ON PLEDGED DELEGATE SLATE.
gates for the President are not defeated by spreading the votes
too thinly over a wide field (as happened to LBJ in 1968), a
pledged slate will be filed. In order to file as a delegate, an
individual must fill out a form and pay $10.00 filing fee.
For a person to run as a "pledged" delegate (instead of
"favorable to" a candidate), the candidate must give his con-
sent in writing to the Secretary of State. The letter can
arrive on or before January 24. The Re-election Committee will
work with Ray Price to draft the letter that the President will
send. Governor Dwinell will coordinate the filing of the 14
pledged delegates and the 14 alternates.
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. NW
WASHINGTON. D C 20006
January 3, 1972
(202) 333.0920
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. HALDEMAN
SUBJECT: Announcements Relating to the New Hampshire Primary
Per your request, the following is a complete listing of our
activities relating to the New Hampshire primary, as well as
what is known of our opponents' plans, through January 24.
That is the final date for candidates to sign off on a pledged
slate of delegates for the election.
Also included is a summary of the status of all Democratic
contenders, relating to formal announcements of candidacy.
JEB S MAGRUDER
:
cc: The Attorney General
IMPORTANT DATES RELATING TO THE NEW HAMPSHIRE PRIMARY
Date
Activity
Description
THURSDAY
FIRST DAY THAT PETITIONS CAN BE
CANDIDATE MUST SUBMIT PETITIONS WITH THE SIGNATURES OF
DECEMBER 23
FILED TO PLACE A CANDIDATE ON THE
500 VOTERS FROM EACH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT AND $500
BALLOT; FIRST DAY FOR DELEGATES
FILING FEE.
TO FILE.
December 23
Rep. McCloskey filed petitions.
McCloskey met with newsmen in the office of the Secretary
of State (Tab A).
Monday
Rep. Ashbrook filed petitions.
Ashbrook held a press conference in the Senate
January 3
Chamber of the State Capitol. It was essentially
9:30 A.M.
a repeat of his press conference in Washington last
week.
10:00 A.M.
Governor Dwinnel filed petitions
Governor Dwinell held a press conference at the office
for the President.
of the Secretary of State. He released the letter he
is-sending to the President (Tab B).
UPON RECEIPT OF THE PETITION AND AFTER A BRIEF REVIEW TO
ASSURE ENOUGH VALID SIGNATURES, THE SECRETARY OF STATE
WILL SEND A TELEGRAM TO THE WHITE HOUSE FORMALLY NOTI-
FYING THE PRESIDENT OF THE FILING. THE PRESIDENT THEN
HAS TEN DAYS (UNTIL JANUARY 13) TO WITHDRAW HIS NAME IF
HE so DESIRES.
Tuesday
Senator Muskie to announce for
Senator Muskie has reserved ten minutes of network tele-
January 4
the Presidency. (He will probably
vision time, 8:20 - 8:30 P.M. (the last part of the Glen
file in New Hampshire on January 6).
Campbell Show on CBS).
January 4
Senator McGovern will file
Date
Activity
Description
(January 6 or
Senator Hartke may file
A group of Indiana college students is now seeking the
before)
required signatures for Hartke's nominating petition.
(January 6 or
Mayor Yorty will file
He has declared his candidacy and has already spent
before)
several days campaigning in the state.
THURSDAY
LAST DAY FOR FILING TO PLACE
JANUARY 6
A CANDIDATE ON THE BALLOT
(January 13 or
The President will declare his
Governor Dwinell will hand deliver the letter to the
before)
candidacy in letters to Governor
Secretary of State. It will be somewhat formal,
Dwinell and the New Hampshire
affirming that the President desires his name to remain
Secretary of State.
on the ballot. The letter to Governor Dwinell will be
more personal. In it, the President will set forth the
tone of his candidacy: that he seeks a second term to
complete the important initiatives now in progress, but
that the ongoing responsibilities of the Presidency will
prevent him from campaigning actively in the primaries.
the letter will make particular mention of the traditional
importance of the New Hampshire primary and of the
President's appreciation for the support already shown
by the people through the efforts of Governor Dwinell's
organization. The letters will be made public by
Governor Dwinell at a news conference in New Hampshire.
Ann Dore, from our staff, will coordinate that conference.
Ron Ziegler will release the letters in Washington by
placing them on the board in the Press Office. There will
be no formal announcement by him of the texts of the
communications. Ray Price is now drafting both letters.
Drafts will be forwarded by Ray within one or two days.
Date
Activity
Description
MONDAY
LAST DAY FOR DELEGATES TO FILE;
The selection of delegates to the Convention is separate
JANUARY 24
LAST DAY FOR CANDIDATES TO SIGN
from the candidate preference contest. In order to
OFF ON PLEDGED DELEGATE SLATE.
assure that delegates for the President are not defeated
by spreading the votes too thinly over a wide field (as
happened to Johnson in 1968), a pledged slate will be
filed. In order to file as a delegate, an individual
must fill out a form (Tab C) and pay a $10 filing fee.
For a person to run as a "pledged" delegate (instead
of "favorable to" a candidate), the candidate must
give his consent in writing to the Secretary of State.
The letter can arrive on or before January 24. The
Re-election Committee will work with Ray Price to draft
the letter that the President will send. Governor
Dwinell will coordinate the filing of the 14 pledged
delegates and the 14 alternates.
SUMMARY OF THE STATUS OF
ALL DEMOCRATIC CONTENDERS
Name
Status
Rep. Shirley Chisholm
Expected to formally announce in about two weeks.
Senator Hartke
May file on or before January 6 for New Hampshire
Senator Humphrey
To announce on January 10, in time to qualify for
the April 25 Pennsylvania Primary.
Senator Jackson
Already announced as a candidate for the nomination.
Expected to enter the Florida primary.
Mayor Lindsay
Already announced as a candidate for the nomination,
and for the Florida and Wisconsin Primaries.
Engene McCarthy
Announced an intention to run in Boston two weeks
ago. May not seriously campaign until the
Wisconsin Primary.
Senator McGovern
Already announced as a candidate for the nomination.
Will file on January 4 for New Hampshire.
Rep. Wilbur Mills
Has set up campaign staff. Expected to be active
in southern states. Has not yet formally announced.
Senator Muskie
Will announce for the Presidency on January 4.
Expected to file in New Hampshire on January 6.
Governor Wallace
Expected to announce sometime in January. May
enter the Florida Primary as a Democrat.
Mayor Yorty
Already announced as a candidate for the nomination.
Will file on or before January 6 for New Hampshire.
TAB A
he would enter the primary
McCloskey
against Nixon. McCloskey
added that Ashbrook's can-
didacy would create a three-way
Is First
debate showing how respective
philosophies were divided.
Secretary of State Stark in-
To File
formed McCloskey that he had
10 days from today to withdraw
his candidacy.
U.S. Rep. Paul N. McCloskey
"I won't withdraw," said
Jr., R-Calif., challenger to
McCloskey.
President Nixon, today formally
The filing period for presiden-
filed for a spot on the
tial and vice presidential candi-
Republican presidential pref-
dates will extend through Jan.
erence primary here.
6. Delegates to national party
McCloskey forces submitted
conventions will have until Jan.
$500 and 1,424 signatures with
24.
the congressman's filing papers
The rules were tightened by
711 signatures from the 1st
the state legislature to prevent
Congressional District and 713
frivolous candidates from ap-
signatures from the 2nd Con-
pearing on the ballot. In the
gressional District.
1968 primary candidates rang-
The nation's first presidential
ing from ice cream salesman to
primary in 1972 is held in New
self-proclaimed Indian chiefs
Hampshire March 7.
got on the ballot.
The filing period for
Other candidates expected to
presidential and vice-
file before the deadline are Sen.
presidential candidates extends
Edmund Muskie, D-Maine; Sen.
from today through Jan. 6.
George McGovern, D-S.D.; and
Candidates for delegates to
Los Angeles Democratic Mayor
the national convention have
Sam Yorty.
until Jan. 24 to file.
Others mentioned as possible
The candidate strode into the
entries on the ballot, as op-
office of Secretary of State
posed to write-in candidates,
Robert M. Stark, commenting
are Nixon, Rep. John Ashbrook,
R-Ohio; and Sen. Vance
"we're starting early to give our
Hartke, D-Ind. There have been
opposition the opportunity to
debate the issues."
no formal announcements yet
of their intent.
McCloskey told newsmen "we
Delegate candidate fees were
intend to engage in debate -
$10. The Democrats will elect
such issues as truth in govern-
20 delegates and as many alter-
ment, the southern strategy
nates for their national con-
He promised his campaign
vention in Miami while Re-
forces would crect "no unsight
publicans will send 14 delegates
signs all over New Hampshire's
and 14 alternates to their ses-
scenic highways."
sion in San Diego.
Part of his campaign, said
1 McCloskey, would take the form
)
of citizens town meetings.
)
McCloskey was asked if he
1
considered himself a "long-shot
candidate."
r
"I think every candidate is a
it long-shot in this race," the
r California Republican an-
< swered.
New Hampshire Republicans
"have a chance to put a stop to
the bombing in Cambodia and
Laos in this primary,"
McCloskey said.
The congressman-candidate
said he regarded the expected
entrance of U.S. Rep. John Ash-
brook, R-Ohio, into the primary
would "clearly delineate con-
servative, middle-of-the-road-
ers and progressive liberals in
the primary."
Ashbrook is a conservative
Republican who has indicated
TAB B
Concord, New Hampshire
January 3, 1972
President Richard Nixon
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. President:
It is my great privilege to notify you, formally, that as chairman of
the New Hampshire Committee for the Re-Election of the President, I
have today filed a petition to place your name on our state's Primary
Election ballot.
This action by citizens of our state, which prides itself in having
the Nation's first Presidential Preference Primary Election, reflects
our sincere sentiment that the nation needs your leadership as its
President for another four years.
During three years as our President, you have clearly demonstrated the
kind of initiative and keen insight into national and international
problems and their solutions that marks your administration as truly
historic. You have opened the door to a partnership of nations. You
have shown the American people the path toward a national unity, a
peaceful new American Revolution in its most positive sense. You have
brought a new sense of dignity to our nation's highest office, and
provided the inspiration to create a better world for all men for all
time.
As citizens of New Hampshire and as dedicated Americans, we urge you
to acknowledge our support, thus indicating your approval of our
efforts and your determination to complete the task you have started ---
to bring a new prosperity to this nation and restore peace in the world.
With our utmost respect,
Sincerely,
Lane Dwinell
Declaration of Candidacy
TAB C
for
Election to the National Convention
To be filed with the fee of E10 with the Secretary of State.
I,
declare that ! reside in Ward
in the City
(or Town of
(ward, street and number, if in a city), in the County of
and State of New Hampshire, and am a qualified voter therein: that I am
a registered member of the
party; that I am a candidate for election 25 delegate, (or 23
alternate delegate of delegate at large OT alternate delegate at large) to the national convention of the
party next to be held for the nomination of candidates of said party for
president and vice-president of the United States. I request that my name be printed 33 such candidate
on the official ballor of the
party to be used at the primary to be held on the
first Tuesday of March next. I further declare that if elected as such delegate (01 alternate delegate
OF delegate at large or alternate delegate at large) I will attend such convention unless I shall be pre
vented by sickness or other occurrence over which I have no control.
(The candidate may fill in one of the following
statements, if he desires to do so.)
(1) "I am favorable to
as the candidate for said party for president
and I request that after my name upon the ballot shall be printed the words I 3ml favorable to it
nomination of
for president"
(2) "I pledge myself, if elected as such delegate (or alternate delegate or delegate at large
alternate delegate at large) to vote in said convention, whenever I shall vote. for the nomination
as the candidate for said party for president 90 long as he
be a candidate before said convention, and I request that after my name upon the ballot shall
printed the words pledged to vote for the nomination of
for presiden
Signed:
(Date)
Revised Statutes Appotated, Chapter 57
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
DRAFT
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. N.W
WASHINGTON. D. C. 20006
January 3, 1972
(202) 333-0920
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. HALDEMAN
SUBJECT: Announcements Relating to the New Hampshire Primary
Per your request, the following is a complete listing of our
activities relating to the New Hampshire Primary, as well as
what is known of our opponents' plans, through January 24. That
is the final date for candidates to sign off on a pledged slate of
delegates for the election.
Also included is a summary of the status of the Democratic
contenders not expected to enter the New mempshire Primary.
JEB S. MAGRUDER
CC: The Attorney General
IMPORTANT DATES RELATING TO THE NEW HAMPSHIRE PRIMARY
Date
Activity
Description
THURSDAY
FIRST DAY THAT PETITIONS CAN BE
CANDIDATE MUST SUBMIT PETITIONS WITH THE SIGNATURES OF
DECEMBER 23
FILED TO PLACE A CANDIDATE ON THE
500 VOTERS FROM EACH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT AND $500
BALLOT; FIRST DAY FOR DELEGATES TO
FILING FEE.
FILE.
December 23
Rep. McCloskey filed petitions.
McCloskey met with newsmen in the office of the Secretary
of State (Tab A).
Monday
January 3
9:00 a.m.
Rep. Ashbrook may file petitions.
Ashbrook has scheduled a press conference in the Senate
Chamber of the State Capitol.
10:00 a.m.
Governor Dwinell to file petitions
Governor Dwinell will hold a press conference at the offic
for the President.
of the Secretary of State. He will release the letter he
is sending to the President (Tab B).
UPON RECEIPT OF THE PETITION AND AFTER A BRIEF REVIEW TO
ASSURE ENOUGH VALID SIGNATURES, THE SECRETARY OF STATE WI
SEND A TELEGRAM TO THE WHITE HOUSE FORMALLY NOTIFYING THE
PRESIDENT OF THE FILING. THE PRESIDENT THEN HAS TEN DAYS
(UNTIL JANUARY 13) TO WITHDRAW HIS NAME IF HE SO DESIRES.
Tuesday
January 4
Senator Muskie to announce for
Senator Muskie has reserved ten minutes of network televi
the Presidency. (He will probably
time, 8:20 - 8:30 p.m. (the last part of the Glen Campbell
file in New Hampshire on January 6.
Show)
January 4
Senator McGovern will file.
Date
Activity
Description
(January 6
or before)
Senator Hartke may file.
A group of Indiana college students is now seeking th
required signatures for Hartke's nominating petition.
(January 6
or before)
Mayor Yorty will file.
He has declared his candidacy and has already spent
several days campaigning in the state.
THURSDAY
JANUARY 6
LAST DAY FOR FILING TO PLACE A
CANDIDATE ON THE BALLOT.
Saturday
January 8
The President will declare his
Governor Dwinell will hand deliver the letter to the
candidacy in letters to Governor
Secretary of State. It will be somewhat formal,
Dwinell and the New Hampshire
affirming that the President desires his name to remai
Secretary of State.
on the ballot. The letter to Governor Dwinell will be
more personal. In it, the President will set forth the
tone of his candidacy: that he seeks a second term tc
complete the important initiatives now in progress, b.
Can be done any
that the ongoing responsibilities of the Presidency wi
prevent him from campaigning actively in the primaries
time before Jan
The letter will make particular mention of the traditi
importance of the New Hampshire primary and of the
President's appreciation for the support already shown
by the people through the efforts of Governor Dwinell'
organization. The letters will be made public by
Governor Dwinell at a news conference in New Hampshire
Ann Dore, from our staff, will coordinate that confere.
Ron Ziegler will release the letters in Washington by
placing them on the board in the Press Office. There W
be no formal announcement by him of the texts of the
communications. Ray Price is now drafting both letter
Drafts will be forwarded by Ray within one or two days.
Date
Activity
Description
MONDAY
JANUARY 24
LAST DAY FOR DELEGATES TO FILE;
The selection of delegates to the Convention is separate
LAST DAY FOR CANDIDATES TO SIGN
from the candidate preference contest. In order to
OFF ON PLEDGED DELEGATE SLATE.
assure that delegates for the President are not defeated
by spreading the votes too thinly over a wide field
(as happened to Johnson in 1968), a pledged slate will t.
filed. It is necessary for the candidate to accept that
slate in writing to the Secretary of State. The letter
can arrive on or before January 24. The Reelection
Committee will work with Ray Price to draft that letter
when ?
a do oill delegates file ?
b- do we send letter ?
DEMOCRATIC CONTENDERS NOT EXPECTED
TO ENTER THE NEW HAMPSHIRE PRIMARIES
Name
Status
Senator Jackson
Already announced as a candidate for the
nomination. Expected to enter the Florida Primary.
Senator Humphrey
To announce on January 10, in time to qualify for
the April 25 Pennsylvania Primary.
Mayor Lindsay
Already announced as a candidate for the nomination
and for the Florida and Wisconsin Primaries.
Rep. Shirley Chisholm
Expected to formally announce in about two weeks.
Eugene McCarthy
Announced an intention to run in Boston two weeks
ago. May not seriously campaign until the
Wisconsin Primary.
Governor Wallace
Expected to announce sometime in January. May
enter the Florida Primary as a Democrat.
he would enter the primary
McCloskey
against Nixon. McCloskey
added that Ashbrook's can-
didacy would create a three-way
Is First
debate showing how respective
philosophies were divided.
Secretary of State Stark in-
formed McCloskey that he had
To File
10 days from today to withdraw
his candidacy.
U.S. Rep. Paul N. McCloskey
"I won't withdraw," said
Jr., R-Calif., challenger to
McCloskey.
President Nixon, today formally
The filing period for presiden-
filed for a spot on the
tial and vice presidential candi-
Republican presidential pref-
dates will extend through Jan.
erence primary here.
6. Delegates to national party
McCloskey forces submitted
conventions will have until Jan.
24.
$500 and 1,424 signatures with
the congressman's filing papers
The rules were tightened by
- 711 signatures from the 1st
the state legislature to prevent
Congressional District and 713
frivolous candidates from ap-
pearing on the ballot. In the
signatures from the 2nd Con-
gressional District.
1968 primary candidates rang-
ing from ice cream salesman to
The nation's first presidential
self-proclaimed Indian chiefs
primary in 1072 is held in New
got on the ballot.
Hampshire March 7.
Other candidates expected to
The filing period for
file before the deadline are Sen.
presidential and vice-
Edmund Muskie, D-Maine; Sen.
presidential candidates extends
George McGovern, D-S.D.; and
from today through Jan. 6.
Los Angeles Democratic Mayor
Candidates for delegates to
Sam Yorty.
the national convention have
Others mentioned as possible
until Jan. 24 to file.
entries on the ballot, as op-
The candidate strode into the
posed to write-in candidates,
office of Secretary of State
are Nixon, Rep. John Ashbrook,
Robert M. Stark, commenting
R-Ohio; and Sen. Vance
"we're starting early to give our
Hartke, D-Ind. There have been
opposition the opportunity to
no formal announcements yet
debate the issues."
of their intent.
McCloskey told newsmen "we
Delegate candidate fees were
intend to engage in debate -
$10. The Democrats will elect
such issues as truth in govern-
20 delegates and as many alter-
ment, the southern strategy
nates for their national con-
He promised his campaign
vention in Miami while Re-
forces would crect "no unsightly
publicans will send 14 delegates
signs all over New Hampshire's
and 14 alternates to their ses-
scenic highways."
sion in San Diego.
Part of his campaign, said
1 McCloskey, would take the form
1 of citizens town meetings.
)
McCioskey was asked if he
1 considered himself a "long-shot
candidate."
1-
"I think every candidate is a
it long-shot in this race," the
r California Republican an-
r swered.
New Hampshire Republicans
"have a chance to put a stop to
the bombing in Cambodia and
Laos in this primary,"
McCloskey said.
The eongressman-candidate
said he regarded the expected
entrance of U.S. Rep. John Ash-
brook, R-Ohio, into the primary
would "clearly delineate con-
servative, middle-of-the-road-
ers and progressive liberals in
the primary."
Ashbrook is a conservative
Republican who has indicated
TAB B
Concord, New Hampshire
January 3, 1972
President Richard Nixon
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. President:
It is my great privilege to notify you, formally, that as chairman of
the New Hampshire Committee for the Re-Election of the President, I
have today filed a petition to place your name on our state's Primary
Election ballot.
This action by citizens of our state, which prides itself in having
the Nation's first Presidential Preference Primary Election, reflects
our sincere sentiment that the nation needs your leadership as its
President for another four years.
During three years as our President, you have clearly demonstrated the
kind of initiative and keen insight into national and international
problems and their solutions that marks your administration as truly
historic. You have opened the door to a partnership of nations. You
have shown the American people the path toward a national unity, a
peaceful new American Revolution in its most positive sense. You have
brought a new sense of dignity to our nation's highest office, and
provided the inspiration to create a better world for all men for all
time.
As citizens of New Hampshire and as dedicated Americans, we urge you
to acknowledge our support, thus indicating your approval of our
efforts and your determination to complete the task you have started ---
to bring a new prosperity to this nation and restore peace in the world.
With our utmost respect,
Sincerely,
Lane Dwinell
HALDEMAN SCHEDULE
January 3, 1972
Monday
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COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. N W.
WASHINGTON D. C. 20006
January 3, 1972
(202) 333-0920
IDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
SUBJECT:
New Hampshire Filing
Governor Dwinell filed to put the President's name on the New Hampshire
ballot at 10:10 this morning. We received a report on what happened
from John Sais, our press representative in that state.
Sais said the filing was done without a problem. The Governor was
greeted by 20-25 reporters and seven to eight television crews. Sais
was not absolutely certain of whether the networks were there, but he
thought SO.
Dwinell filed the petition, read the first two paragraphs from his letter
to the President and then answered questions for about 10 minutes. He
was asked if the President is coming to New Hampshire and responded that
he hoped so, but understands that the duties of his office must take pre-
cedence. He also referred to the statements the President made about
politics in his television interview last night. Asked whether he has
had contact with the President about the filing, Dwinell said "No."
Asked about the seriousness of the Ashbrook and McCloskey candidacies, he
responded that they were being taken seriously, but Dwinell then empha-
sized that he believes President Nixon can carry New Hampshire "handily."
Asked what handily meant, he said he would not get into figures, but New
Hampshire has always been strong Nixon country. Asked whether it would
be difficult not to have a candidate campaigning in his state, Dwinell
responded by noting that there would be others speaking in the President's
behalf. He mentioned there have been requests from leaders around the
country who want to come to New Hampshire to speak for the President. He
was asked who those are, and answered that he was not at liberty to say at
this time.
In sum, Sais indicated that the announcement went well from a press
standpoint.
CONFIDENTIAL
-2-
As for Ashbrook, he filed at about 9:30 a.m. and Sais received a brief
report on what occurred from Don Irwin of the Los Angeles Times who is
in New Hampshire for a few days. Irwin told Sais that Ashbrook said
nothing more than he had the other day in Washington. Ashbrook did
show up with 20 representatives of the YAF, two of them from New
Hampshire.
JEB S. MAGRUDER
bcc: Mr. H. R. Haldeman
:
931-6731 1333-0455 Glenn
al Kaup
THE WHITE HOUSE
1759-3797. Segnae Sedon
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Preferential 12/23/71- WASHINGTON Primy Filing contest" "beaty
must send
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COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
December 22, 1971
MR. STRACHAN
DOLORES ULMAN (for Harry Flemming)
Attached is the updated primary list, with
an explanatory sheet for each state, and
a copy of the latest statute. In those
cases where the statute is missing there
is an explanation sheet.
Glen Sedam indicates he will have the
missing statutes in several days.
TO
FROM
Date Prepared December 21, 1971
1972 PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARIES
State
Primary Date
NEW HAMPSHIRE
March 7
FLORIDA
March 14
ILLINOIS
March 21
WISCONSIN
April 4
RHODE ISLAND
April 11
MASSACHUSETTS
April 25
PENNSYLVANIA
April 25
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
May 2
INDIANA
May 2
OHIO
May 2
TENNESSEE
May 4
NORTH CAROLINA
May 6
:
NEBRASKA
May 9
WEST VIRGINIA
May 9
MARYLAND
May 16
OREGON
May 23
CALIFORNIA
June 6
NEW MEXICO
June 6
SOUTH DAKOTA
June 6
NEW JERSEY
June 6
1972 DELEGATE SELECTION PRIMARIES
(Presidential Candidates Not Indicated on Ballots)
ALABAMA
May 2
NEW YORK
June 20
ARKANSAS
June 27
Date Prepared: December 17, 1971
STATE
NEW HAMPSHIRE
DATE OF PRIMARY March 7
1. IMPORTANT DATES
January 6 - last day on which petitions can be filed for candidates for
President. NOTE: DECEMBER 23 is first day on which petitions
can be filed.
January 24 - last day for candidates for delegate to file.
2. PROCEDURE TO PUT PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE ON BALLOT
By petition - filed by January 6. Filing fee of $500 also required.
3. BINDING EFFECT OF PRIMARY ON DELEGATES
Delegates may file and be elected as "pledged to for so long as a candidate."
4. HOW CANDIDATES FOR DELEGATES QUALIFY
Must file by January 24 and pay fee; petition not required. May file as
unpledged, favorable to, or pledged to. "Pledged to" requires written consent
of person to whom pledged.
5. APPORTIONMENT OF DELEGATES
Two elected in each of the two Congressional districts. Ten elected
at-large.
6. DIRECT ACTION REQUIRED BY PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE
Must approve candidates for delegate who wish to run "pledged to". (NOTE:
Any candidate wishing to withdraw his name has to do so within 10 days
of notification by Secretary of State that petitions have been filed on his behalf.)
7. PROVISION FOR VICE-PRESIDENTIAL CONSIDERATION
Yes, separate line on ballot for any Vice-Presidential candidates.
8. BALLOT FORMAT
Presidential candidates name appears in preferential primary part of
ballot, and presidential candidates name appears along side delegates
pledged to him in delegate segment of ballot.
9. REMARKS
Date Prepared: December 17, 1971
STATE FLORIDA
DATE OF PRIMARY March 14
1. IMPORTANT DATES
January 20 - Selection Committee announced candidates
February 1 - Committee notifies candidates
February 10 - Deadline for candidate not selected by committee to request
committee consideration.
February 15 - (noon) Deadline for submitting withdrawal affidavit
March 1
- Deadline for submitting list of delegates
2. PROCEDURE TO PUT PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE ON BALLOT
Upon direction of presidential candidate selection committee; or request
in writing to the chairman of the selection committee.
3. BINDING EFFECT OF PRIMARY ON DELEGATES
Delegates and alternates must file a qualification oath pledging support at the
convention to the candidate of their party until the candidate is either
nominated by the convention or until he receives less than 35% of the votes for
nomination, or until released. However, delegates are not required to vote
for such candidate after two ballots have been taken.
District delegates are bound to the candidate receiving the highest vote in
their districts, and the at-large delegates, and the two elected by the state
committee, are bound to the candidate who receives the highest number of
statewide votes.
4. HOW CANDIDATES FOR DELEGATES QUALIFY
A candidate may submit to the Department of State a list of delegates and
alternates, not later than March 1, 1972. If a candidate fails to submit
such a list, delegates and alternates shall be elected from among the
candidates supporters according to party rule.
5. APPORTIONMENT OF DELEGATES
Two elected in each of the fifteen Congressional districts.
30
Ten elected at large.
+ 10
Total
40
6. DIRECT ACTION REQUIRED BY PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE
A candidate who has been notified by the Secretary of State that he has been
designated by the selection committee will have his name on the ballot unless
he submits to the Department of State by noon, February 15, 1972, an affidavit
stating without qualification that he is not now, and does not presently intend
to become a candidate.
7. PROVISION FOR VICE-PRESIDENTIAL CONSIDERATION
None
8. BALLOT FORMAT
Names of presidential candidates on ballot. Names of delegates do not appear.
9. REMARKS
Date Prepared
December 17, 1971
STATE
ILLINOIS
DATE OF PRIMARY
March 21
1. IMPORTANT DATES
January 3 - Deadline for filing petitions (may file as early as December 27)
2. PROCEDURE TO PUT PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE ON BALLOT
File a petition signed by not less than 3,000 voters affiliated with the same
party as the candidate.
3. BINDING EFFECT OF PRIMARY ON DELEGATES
Vote is to secure an expression of sentiment and is advisory.
4. HOW CANDIDATES FOR DELEGATES QUALIFY
District delegates are elected in the primary and get on the ballot by
petition. At-large delegates are elected at the state convention.
5. APPORTIONMENT OF DELEGATES
Two for each of 24 Congressional districts. Ten at large.
6. DIRECT ACTION REQUIRED BY PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE
None
7. PROVISION FOR VICE-PRESIDENTIAL CONSIDERATION
None
8. BALLOT FORMAT
Presidential candidates are listed first, followed by state office candidates
and last by candidates for delegate to the National Convention. Opposite delegate's
name will be shown his declared preference, or state that he is uncommitted.
9. REMARKS
Legislation pending which would preclude
Date Prepared
December 17, 1971
disclaimer by a candidate designated by the
Selection Committee
STATE
WISCONSIN
DATE OF PRIMARY April 4
1. IMPORTANT DATES
February 1 - Selection Committee convenes
February 4 - Committee certifies candidates to Secretary of State
February 29 - Deadline for filing withdrawal disclaimer
March 7 - Deadline for filing petitions for candidates choosing the
petition method
March 14 - Deadline for filing a list of districts and at-large delegates.
2. PROCEDURE TO PUT PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE ON BALLOT
Designation by Selection Committee of generally advocated candidates; or
by petition signed by at least 1,000 voters in each Congressional district
(must have candidate's consent).
3. BINDING EFFECT OF PRIMARY ON DELEGATES
No delegate shall be allowed to attend the National Convention unless he
files a declaration of acceptance (an affidavit) stating, inter alia, that
he is pledged to support the candidate who received the plurality of votes in
his district (or in the state for at-large delegates) on the first ballot, and
on additional ballots until said candidate: fails to receive at least one-third
of the votes authorized to be cast.
4. HOW CANDIDATES FOR DELEGATES QUALIFY
Delegates are designated by a candidate, or if candidate fails to do so, by
state party organization.
5. APPORTIONMENT OF DELEGATES
2 from each of 9 Congressional districts
at large - 10
6. DIRECT ACTION REQUIRED BY PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE
None
7. PROVISION FOR VICE-PRESIDENTIAL CONSIDERATION
None
8. BALLOT FORMAT
Presidential candidates names only; delegates do not appear. Voter can mark
"none of the names shown" expressing a preference for an uninstructed delegation.
9. REMARKS
There is no party registration in Wisconsin and cross voting is permitted. A
voter receives two ballots - he votes one and throws the other away. Nobody
knows which ballot he voted.
Legislation Pending --
Could change date of Primary
Date Prepared
STATE
RHODE ISLAND
DATE OF PRIMARY
April 11
1. IMPORTANT DATES
January 31 - Last day for candidates for President to declare candidacy so
that petitions can be prepared and circulated. February 29 - Last day for
candidates for delegate to file declaration of candidacy which authorizes
preparation of nominating petitions. March 22 - Last day to file nomination
petitions for both delegates and candidates for President.
2. PROCEDURE TO PUT PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE ON BALLOT
By petition. 1000 signatures- - at least 25 per county - to be filed by
March 22.
3. BINDING EFFECT OF PRIMARY ON DELEGATES
Preference Primary has no effect. However, any delegate who runs pledged
to a candidate and is elected is bound so long as that person's name is
still before the Convention.
4. HOW CANDIDATES FOR DELEGATES QUALIFY
By petition - to be filed by March 22.- Can run pledged or unpledged.
If pledged, approval of person for whom pledged is not required.
5. APPORTIONMENT OF DELEGATES
Elected state-wide
6. DIRECT ACTION REQUIRED BY PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE
Must delcare candidacy and file declaration by January 31.
7. PROVISION FOR VICE-PRESIDENTIAL CONSIDERATION
None.
8. BALLOT FORMAT
Presidential candidate's name on ballot for preference primary part.
If candidate for delegate is pledged; this is noted on ballot.
9. REMARKS
New legislation pending. Date of Primary could be moved to May or June.
Possible other changes: (1) Secretary of State may be given authority to
place "all nationally recognized candidates" on ballot (2) Delegates who
are pledged may be bound for one ballot only (3) Delegates may be listed
by slates.
Legislation Pending
Date Prepared December 20, 1971
Massachusetts information to be
supplied by Amendment
STATE
MASSACHUSETTS
DATE OF PRIMARY
April 25
1. IMPORTANT DATES
2. PROCEDURE TO PUT PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE ON BALLOT
A presidential candidate's name is placed on the ballot after (a) having
been submitted to the Secretary of State by his party state chairman, or (b)
by petition signed by 2,500 voters, no more than 500 from any one country.
3. BINDING EFFECT OF PRIMARY ON DELEGATES
4. HOW CANDIDATES FOR DELEGATES QUALIFY
5. APPORTIONMENT OF DELEGATES
6. DIRECT ACTION REQUIRED BY PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE
7. PROVISION FOR VICE-PRESIDENTIAL CONSIDERATION
8. BALLOT FORMAT
9. REMARKS
Legislation Pending -
Could have new law within next week
Date Prepared December 17, 1971
STATE
PENNSYLVANIA
DATE OF PRIMARY
April 25
1. IMPORTANT DATES
February 15 - Last day to file petitions for candidats for President
February 15 - Last day to file petitions for candidates for delegate
February 22 - Last day for candidate to withdraw
April 3
- Last day for delegates-at-large to be selected by State Committee
2. PROCEDURE TO PUT PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE ON BALLOT
Petitions must be filed by February 15.
3. BINDING EFFECT OF PRIMARY ON DELEGATES
Preference Primary has no effect. Delegates who run as pledged are not bound.
4. HOW CANDIDATES FOR DELEGATES QUALIFY
District candidates file by February 15 and elected at primary. At-large
are selected by State Committee.
5. APPORTIONMENT OF DELEGATES
2 each congressional district. Rest at large.
6. DIRECT ACTION REQUIRED BY PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE
:
None
7. PROVISION FOR VICE-PRESIDENTIAL CONSIDERATION
None
8. BALLOT FORMAT
Presidential candidate's name on preference primary part. If candidate for
delegate is pledged, this is noted on ballot.
9. REMARKS
Legislation pending - passage likely. Depending upon final bill could make
primary a binding one on delegates.
Date Prepared December 17, 1971
STATE
INDIANA
DATE OF PRIMARY
May 2,
1. IMPORTANT DATES
March 23 - Deadline for filing petitions (they may be filed as early as
February 22).
2. PROCEDURE TO PUT PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE ON BALLOT
By petition containing 500 signatures from each Congressional district.
3. BINDING EFFECT OF PRIMARY ON DELEGATES
Results of primary are binding on delegates for the first ballot.
4. HOW CANDIDATES FOR DELEGATES QUALIFY
Selected in State Convention in June.
5. APPORTIONMENT OF DELEGATES
6. DIRECT ACTION REQUIRED BY PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE
Candidate must authorize a representative : to file the petition.
7. PROVISION FOR VICE-PRESIDENTIAL CONSIDERATION
8. BALLOT FORMAT
9. REMARKS
Date Prepared December 17, 1971
STATE
OHIO
DATE OF PRIMARY
May 2
1. IMPORTANT DATES
February 2 - Filing deadline for delegate nominees.
2. PROCEDURE TO PUT PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE ON BALLOT
Delegate candidates must state their first and second choices for the
presidential nomination. The presidential candidates so named must give
their written consent to the use of their names.
3. BINDING EFFECT OF PRIMARY ON DELEGATES
"Moral obligation" only, although a prospective delegate may file an
affidavit stating that he will support the candidate for president who
is selected in the primary.
4. HOW CANDIDATES FOR DELEGATES QUALIFY
Individual or slates of would-be delegates submit petitions to the Secretary
of State. Both at-large and district delegate candidates must file petitions.
Full slates may be filed for at-large and district delegations with one
petition requirement.
5. APPORTIONMENT OF DELEGATES
10 at-large and 2 per Congressional district.
6. DIRECT ACTION REQUIRED BY PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE
Written consent of the presidential candidate is required before delegate
nominees may run in support of a presidential candidate.
7. PROVISION FOR VICE-PRESIDENTIAL CONSIDERATION
None
8. BALLOT FORMAT
Name of the prospective delegate is listed followed by the names of the
presidential nominees he is supporting.
9. REMARKS
Date Prepared: December 17, 1971
Legislation pending - to change date to April 20,
to limit candidate to running in one primary
and to provide candidate selects his own list
of delegates.
DATE OF PRIMARY
STATE TENNESSEE
May 4
1. IMPORTANT DATES
March 9 - Secretary of State determines candidates
- (noon) Deadline for filing by petition
March 20 - Deadline for executive withdrawal affidavit
2. PROCEDURE TO PUT PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE ON BALLOT
By direction of Secretary of State; or by petition signed by 2500 registered
voters.
3. BINDING EFFECT OF PRIMARY ON DELEGATES
The results of the primary are binding on the delegates to the convention as
follows: Delegates elected from a congressional district are bound by the
election results within that district for the first and second ballots. Delegates
elected at large in the state on the first ballot, and so long as the candidate
has 20% of the total convention on the second ballot.
4. HOW CANDIDATES FOR DELEGATES QUALIFY
Delegates are selected at State GOP Convention in the spring.
5. APPORTIONMENT OF DELEGATES
Two from each of the eight Congressional districts and ten at large.
6. DIRECT ACTION REQUIRED BY PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE
None
7. PROVISION FOR VICE-PRESIDENTIAL CONSIDERATION
None
8. BALLOT FORMAT
Presidential candidates names printed; delegates not shown.
9. REMARKS
Date Prepared: December 17, 1971
STATE NORTH CAROLINA
DATE OF PRIMARY May 6
1. IMPORTANT DATES
February 21 - State Board of Elections meets to nominate candidates, and
mails notification to cantidates same day.
March 7
- Deadline for filing petitions for candidates choosing to
proceed by petition.
2. PROCEDURE TO PUT PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE ON BALLOT
By designation of Secretary of State or by petition.
3. BINDING EFFECT OF PRIMARY ON DELEGATES
The results of the primary shall be the official vote for a party and shall be
cast by the party at the convention, on the first ballot only, as an automatic
vote expressing the will of the people of the state.
The statewide vote will be pro-rated among the candidates. The four candidates
receiving the highest number of votes, or all candidates if there are fewer
than four (provided a candidate receives at least 15% of the total vote cast)
shall share in the total delegates in direct proportion to the total vote
received by him of all votes cast.
4. HOW CANDIDATES FOR DELEGATES QUALIFY
Delegates will be chosen at District Conventions in the spring in accordance
with the North Carolina Republican Party State Plan of Organization.
Additionally, there will be ten at large delegates elected at the State
Convention in the spring.
5. APPORTIONMENT OF DELEGATES
Two elected in each of the eleven (11) Congressional districts. Ten
elected at large.
6. DIRECT ACTION REQUIRED BY PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE
When notified by the Board of Elections that his name will be printed on the
ballot, a candidate must, within 15 days of receipt of such notice, submit
a filing fee of $1,000.00 along with a "Notice of Candidacy Form." Failure
to execute the form and pay the fee amounts to a disclaimer and withdrawal.
7. PROVISION FOR VICE-PRESIDENTIAL CONSIDERATION
None
8. BALLOT FORMAT
Presidential candidate's name is on ballot for preferential primary.
9. REMARKS
Legislation Pending
Date Prepared: December 17, 1971
STATE
NEBRASKA
DATE OF PRIMARY
May 9
1. IMPORTANT DATES
February 9 - Secretary of State determines who goes on ballot as "generally
advocated".
March 10 - last day to file by petition for candidates not placed on ballot
by Secretary of State.
- last day to file affidavit for person who wants to take name off ballot.
- last day for candidates for delegate to file.
2. PROCEDURE TO PUT PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE ON BALLOT
By determination of Secretary of State or by petition signed by 100 electors
in each Congressional district. Petition method requires consent of person
named. Person put on by Secretary of State can file affidavit to have name
removed. If, subsequent to filing affidavit, person becomes candidate in any
other state his affidavit in Nebraska will be deemed to have no effect.
3. BINDING EFFECT OF PRIMARY ON DELEGATES
Preference Primary has no effect. However, if delegate runs as pledged he
is committed for 2 ballots or until candidate receives less than 35%
of votes at Convention or until released.
4. HOW CANDIDATES FOR DELEGATES QUALIFY
By filing by March 10. No petition required. Filing fee of $25 only requirement.
Can run pledged or unpledged. If pledged, do not need consent of person for
who pledged.
5. APPORTIONMENT OF DELEGATES
Two elected in each of three Congressional districts. Ten elected at-large.
6. DIRECT ACTION REQUIRED BY PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE
None
7. PROVISION FOR VICE-PRESIDENTIAL CONSIDERATION
None
8. BALLOT FORMAT
Presidential candidate's name appears on preference primary part. If
delegate is pledged, this is noted.
9. REMARKS
Method of delegate selection may be changed by legislature. Change could
mean fewer delegates elected at Primary and at-large delegates selected
by party.
Date Prepared: December 17, 1971
STATE WEST VIRGINIA
Date of Primary May 9, 1971
1. IMPORTANT DATES
February 5 - Deadline for filing certificate of candidacy (file not earlier
than January 3, 1972)
2. PROCEDURE TO PUT PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE ON BALLOT
Candidate files a certificate with Secretary of State stating he is a
candidate for his Party's nomination.
3. BINDING EFFECT OF PRIMARY ON DELEGATES
The primary is not binding on delegates.
4. HOW CANDIDATES FOR DELEGATES QUALIFY
Delegates, both district and at large, are elected in the May 9 primary.
5. APPORTIONMENT OF DELEGATES
Two from each of the four districts, and 10 (ten) at large.
6. DIRECT ACTION REQUIRED BY PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE
Candidate must sign the certificate of candidacy.
7. PROVISION FOR VICE-PRESIDENTIAL CONSIDERATION
None
8. BALLOT FORMAT
Names of presidential candidates are in first column of ballot. Delegates
are in a separate part of the ballot. No indication of delegate preference
is shown.
9. REMARKS
Date Prepared December 20, 1971
STATE
MARYLAND
DATE OF PRIMARY
May 16
1. IMPORTANT DATES
March 24 - Deadline for Secretary of State to place candidate's name on
ballot (he may do so as early as March 7). Also deadline date for filing of petitions
April 1 - Deadline for filing withdrawal certificate.
2. PROCEDURE TO PUT PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE ON BALLOT
By direction of Secretary of State; or by petition containing signatures of
not less than 400 registered voters in each Congressional district.
3. BINDING EFFECT OF PRIMARY ON DELEGATES
Delegates are bound until the candidate receives less than 35% of the votes
for nomination, or until two ballots have been taken.
4. HOW CANDIDATES FOR DELEGATES QUALIFY
There is a conflict between Maryland election law and the Rules of the Republican
National Convention which will require a legislative change in the Maryland
statute to prevent a challenge to the Maryland delegates. (See attached memo
by Maryland State GOP Chairman)
5. APPORTIONMENT OF DELEGATES
:
6. DIRECT ACTION REQUIRED BY PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE
None
7. PROVISION FOR VICE-PRESIDENTIAL CONSIDERATION
8. BALLOT FORMAT
9. REMARKS
Date Prepared: December 17, 1971
STATE
OREGON
DATE OF PRIMARY May 23
1. IMPORTANT DATES
March 14 - By this date Secretary of State determines who goes on ballot.
- Last day to file petition for candidate not put on by Secretary
of State.
- Last day for candidate for delegate to file.
2. PROCEDURE TO PUT PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE ON BALLOT
By designation of Secretary of State or by petition. If put on by Secretary
of State no withdrawal is possible.
3. BINDING EFFECT OF PRIMARY ON DELEGATES
Primary is binding on delegates for 2 ballots, until candidate receives less
than 35% at Convention, or until released. Delegates, even those elected
at the district level, are bound by the statewide vote.
4. HOW CANDIDATES FOR DELEGATES QUALIFY
File by March 14. No petition required, just filing fee. Elected at Primary.
5. APPORTIONMENT OF DELEGATES
National Committeeman and Committeewoman and State Chairman and Vice Chairman
are automatically delegates. Apportionment determined by the Party, probable
apportionment four (4) delegates at large; all others elected at district
level.
6. DIRECT ACTION REQUIRED BY PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE
None
7. PROVISION FOR VICE-PRESIDENTIAL CONSIDERATION
None (this is changed from 1968)
8. BALLOT FORMAT
Presidential candidate's name appears in the preference primary part of
ballot. Candidates for delegates appear in delegate part of ballot.
9. REMARKS
Date Prepared: December 17, 1971
STATE
CALIFORNIA
DATE OF PRIMARY
June 6
1. IMPORTANT DATES
February 23 - Last day for Committees intending to propose the nomination of a
slate of delegates to file with Sec./State
March 24 - - Nomination papers (including petitions) must be filed with the
Sec./State.
2. PROCEDURE TO PUT PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE ON BALLOT
Any three voters who are members of a party having a national convention may form
a committee to propose the nomination of a slate of candidates for convention
delegates. Slates may be pledged to a particular presidential nominee or may be
unpledged. Pledged slates must have consent of proposed candidate before
nominating petitions can be circulated.
3. BINDING EFFECT OF PRIMARY ON DELEGATES
Pledged delegates must sign affidavit stating that he will support the presidential
nominee "
: to the best of my judgment and ability."
4. HOW CANDIDATES FOR DELEGATES QUALIFY
Chosen by the committee. Slates of delegate candidates must circulate and
complete petitions. For the 1972 Republican primary 17,199 signatures
are required.
5. APPORTIONMENT OF DELEGATES
Required to be distributed approximately equally among congressional districts.
(A statutory formula in Sect. 6053 of Election Code.)
6. DIRECT ACTION REQUIRED BY PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE
Potential delegates intending to pledge to a presidential nominee must
have the endorsement of the presidential nominee. This endorsement
must be filed with Sec./State before nomination papers (petitions) are
circulated.
7. PROVISION FOR VICE-PRESIDENTIAL CONSIDERATION
None
8. BALLOT FORMAT
The name of the presidential nominee appears for pledged slates; the slate
chairman for unpledged slates.
9. REMARKS
a. The order of listing of slates on the primary ballot is determined
by the chronological order of filing of nomination papers; i.e.,
the first slate to get its petitions in gets the first spot on the
ballot.
b. Petitions may be circulated only between February 23 and March 24.
Legislation Pending
Date Prepared December 20, 1971
STATE
NEW MEXICO
DATE OF PRIMARY
June 6
1. IMPORTANT DATES
March 8 - Nominating committee certifies generally advocated candidates
to Secretary of State.
April 7 - Deadline to file petitions on behalf of a presidential candidates
(must have candidate's consent)
April 7 - Secretary of State notifies candidates
April 22 - (approximately) Pay filing fee within 15 days of notice.
2. PROCEDURE TO PUT PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE ON BALLOT
By nomination by committee; or by petition signed by voters in each Congressional
district equal to not less than 2% of total votes for President cast in each
district at the last preceding presidential election.
3. BINDING EFFECT OF PRIMARY ON DELEGATES
Delegates are allotted to the two candidates receiving the highest number of
votes, or to the one candidate and the unpledged category, as the case may
be, in the same proportion that the total vote such candidate, or category
received bears to the total vote.
Delegates must file a written declaration of acceptance, in the form of an
affidavit, pledging himself to support a candidate on the first ballot.
4. HOW CANDIDATES FOR DELEGATES QUALIFY
All delegates are selected at the state convention in July.
5. APPORTIONMENT OF DELEGATES
At large - 14
6. DIRECT ACTION REQUIRED BY PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE
Within 15 days after receipt of notification from Secretary of State
(approximately April 22) pay filing fee of $500.00 to Secretary of State.
7. PROVISION FOR VICE-PRESIDENTIAL CONSIDERATION
None
8. BALLOT FORMAT
Presidential candidates appear with candidates for other state offices.
Voter can vote for "none of the names shown" expressing thereby a preference
for an uncommitted delegation.
9. REMARKS
STATE SOUTH DAKOTA
DATE OF PRIMARY: June 6
1. IMPORTANT DATES:
April 21 - Deadline for filing petition (may be filed as early as March 23).
April 21 - Deadline for filing written notice selecting group of delegates
which candidate desires to appear as preferring him (applicable
only if two or more groups file).
2. PROCEDURE TO PUT PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE ON BALLOT:
By filing a petition in candidates behalf in office of Secretary of State.
3. BINDING EFFECT OF PRIMARY ON DELEGATES:
A petition for a candidate for delegate shall include a pledge thereon that,
if elected, he shall use his best efforts at the convention to obtain the
nomination of the person for whom he has indicated a preference until that
presidential candidate has received sufficient votes to be declared nominated,
or until he has received 35% of the votes for nomination, or until three
ballots have been taken (N.B. - There is an Attorney General Opinion stating
that this pledge creates a moral obligation only).
4. HOW CANDIDATES FOR DELEGATES QUALIFY:
Candidates for delegates and alternates petition as a group. Petition indicates
their collective preference choice for President, or that they have no
preference. First group to file occupies left-hand column on the ballot.
A
voter votes for the entire group.
The first group to file indicating a preference for a given presidential
candidate has exclusive right to appear in preference of any one person.
However, a presidential candidate designated by two or more groups may,
by written notice, select the group he desires.
5. APPORTIONMENT OF DELEGATES
Two for each of the two Congressional districts and ten at large.
6. DIRECT ACTION REQUIRED BY PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE
Endorse the petition of the group of delegate candidates who have designated
the presidential nominee as their preference choice.
7. PROVISION FOR VICE-PRESIDENTIAL CONSIDERATION
None
8. BALLOT FORMAT
Presidential candidate and delegate candidates both appear on the ballot.
9. REMARKS
Date Prepared: December 17, 1971
*Legislation pending - Legislature reconvenes
January 11, 1972. New Jersey has not
completed redistricting. Must do so prior
to April 27 filing date.
STATE
NEW JERSEY
Date of Primary:
June 6
1. IMPORTANT DATES:
April 27 - Deadline for filing petition with Secretary of State to have name
placed on ballot.
May 3
- Deadline to withdraw. Also day Secretary of State certifies names
to county clerks.
2. PROCEDURE TO PUT PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE ON BALLOT
By petition filed by not less than 1000 voters of a party.
Consent of candidate not required to be endorsed on petition.
3. BINDING EFFECT OF PRIMARY ON DELEGATES
Not bound. Candidates for delegate, however, may have the name of the
candidate for President whom they favor placed opposite their names,
or opposite a group of candidates, if they so request in their petitions,
and if the written consent of the candidate for President is endorsed
on their petitions.
4. HOW CANDIDATES FOR DELEGATES QUALIFY
Elected at the primary election. Candidates for delegates and alternates
nominated by petition signed by not less than 100 voters of party, filed
by April 27.
5. APPORTIONMENT OF DELEGATES :
Thirty from Congressional districts, and 10 at large.
6. DIRECT ACTION REQUIRED BY PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE
Endorse petitions of candidates for delegates and alternates who wish
his name opposite theirs on the ballot indicating they are favorable to him.
7. PROVISION FOR VICE-PRESIDENTIAL CONSIDERATION
None
8. BALLOT FORMAT
Presidential candidate's name printed upon ballot of party for the election
of delegates and alternates. Candidates for President not permitted with
designation following his name. Delegates may have Presidential candidate's
name opposite theirs as noted above.
Date Prepared December 21, 1971
1
STATE
ALABAMA
DATE OF PRIMARY
May 2
1. IMPORTANT DATES
February 6 - State Central Committee will meet to decide whether to select
delegates by primary or not.
2. PROCEDURE TO PUT PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE ON BALLOT
Not applicable.
3. BINDING EFFECT OF PRIMARY ON DELEGATES
4. HOW CANDIDATES FOR DELEGATES QUALIFY
5. APPORTIONMENT OF DELEGATES
Congressional District - 13
At large
-
4
6. DIRECT ACTION REQUIRED BY PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE
:
None
7. PROVISION FOR VICE-PRESIDENTIAL CONSIDERATION
None
8. BALLOT FORMAT
Delegate selection only. Presidential candidate's name does not appear.
9. REMARKS
Date Prepared
December 21, 1971
STATE
NEW YORK
DATE OF PRIMARY
1. IMPORTANT DATES
2. PROCEDURE TO PUT PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE ON BALLOT
Not applicable
3. BINDING EFFECT OF PRIMARY ON DELEGATES
4. HOW CANDIDATES FOR DELEGATES QUALIFY
5. APPORTIONMENT OF DELEGATES
Congressional districts - 78
At large - 10
6. DIRECT ACTION REQUIRED, BY PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE
None
7. PROVISION FOR VICE-PRESIDENTIAL CONSIDERATION
None
8. BALLOT FORMAT
Delegate selection only. Presidential candidate's name does not appear.
9. REMARKS
Date Prepared December 21, 1971
STATE
ARKANSAS
DATE OF PRIMARY
1. IMPORTANT DATES
2. PROCEDURE TO PUT PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE ON BALLOT
Not applicable.
3. BINDING EFFECT OF PRIMARY ON DELEGATES
4. HOW CANDIDATES FOR DELEGATES QUALIFY
5. APPORTIONMENT OF DELEGATES
Congressional District - 8
At large - 10
6. DIRECT ACTION REQUIRED BY PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE
None
7. PROVISION FOR VICE-PRESIDENTIAL CONSIDERATION
None
8. BALLOT FORMAT
Delegate selection only. Presidential candidate's name does not appear.
9. REMARKS
RULES
Adopted by
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION
Held at Miami Beach, Florida
August 5, 1963
MEMBERSHIP IN THE NEXT NATIONAL
CONVENTION
RULE NO. 30
The membership of the next National Conven-
tion shall consist of:
A. DELEGATES AT LARGE
1. Four. (4) Delegates at Large from each of
the fifty (50) States.
2. Two (2) additional Delegates at Large for
each Representative at Large in Congress from
each State.
3. Nine (9) Delegates at Large for the District
of Columbia and three (3) additional Delegates at
Large for the District of Columbia if it casts its
electoral vote, or a majority thereof, for the
Republican Nominee for President in the last pre-
ceding Presidential election.
4. Six (6) additional Delegates at Large from
each State casting its electoral vote, or a ma-
jority thereof, for the Republican nominee for
President in the last preceding Presidential elec-
tion. If any State does not cast its electoral vote
or a majority thereof for the Republican nominee
in the last preceding Presidential election, but at
that election or at a subsequent election held prior
to the next Republican National Convention elects
a Republican United States Senator or a Repub-
lican Governor or a Republican majority of the
State's membership in the United States House
of Representatives then in such event such State
shall be entitled to such additional Delegates at
Large.
5. Five (5) Delegates at Large for Puerto Rico,
and three (3) Delegates at Large for the Virgin
Islands, and three (3) Delegates at Large for
Guam.
B. DISTRICT DELEGATES
1. One (1) District Delegate from each Congres-
sional District casting four thousand (4,000) votes
or more for the Republican nominee for President
or for any elector pledged to vote for the Republi-
can nominee for President in the last preceding
Presidential election, or for the Republican nomi-
nee for Congress in the last preceding Congres-
sional election.
2. One (1) additional District Delegate for
each Congressional District casting twelve thou-
sand five hundred (12,500) Votes or more for the
9
Republican nominee for President or for any
elector pledged to vote for the Republican nomi-
nee for President in the last preceding Presi-
dential election, or for the Republican nominee
for Congress in the last preceding Congressional
election.
C. ALTERNATE DELEGATES
One (1) Alternate Delegate to each Delegate
to the National Convention.
ELECTION OF DELEGATES TO NATIONAL
CONVENTION
RULE NO. 31
Delegates at Large to the National Convention
and their Alternates and Delegates from Congres-
sional Districts to the National Convention and
their Alternates shall be elected in the following
manner:
(a) By primary election in accordance with the
applicable laws of such States as required by law,
the election of Delegates to National Conventions
of political parties by direct primary and in the
District of Columbia in accordance with its law;
provided, that in any of these in which Republican
representation upon the Board of Judges or In-
spectors of Elections for such primary election is
denied by law, Delegates and Alternates shall be
elected as hereinafter provided.
(b) By Congressional District or State Con-
ventions, as the case may be, to be called by the
Congressional District or State Committees, re-
spectively. Notice of the Call for any such Con-
vention shall be published in a newspaper or news-
papers of general circulation in the Congressional
District or State, as the case may be, not less than
fifteen (15) days prior to the date of said Con-
vention; provided, however, that in selecting
Delegates and Alternates to the National Con-
vention, no State law shall he observed which
hinders, abridges, or denies to any citizen of the
United States, eligible under the Constitution of
the United States, to the office of President or
Vice President, the right or privilege of being a
candidate under such State law for the nomination
for the President or Vice President: or which
authorizes the election of a number of Delegates
or Alternates from any State to the National Con-
vention different from that fixed in these Rules.
(c) By the Republican State Committee or
Governing Committee in any State in which the
law of such State specifically authorizes the elec-
tion of Delegates or Alternates in such manner.
(d) In a Congressional District where there is
no Republican Congressional Committee, the Re-
publican State Committee shall issue the Call and
make said publication.
(e) All Delegates from any State may be
10
chosen from the State at Large, in the event that
the laws of the State in which the election occurs,
SO provide.
(f) Alternate Delegates shall be elected to said
National Convention for each unit of representa-
tion equal in number to the number of Delegates
elected therein and shall be chosen in the same
manner and at the same time the Delegates are
chosen; provided, however, that if the law of any
State shall prescribe the method of choosing Alter-
nates they shall be chosen in accordance with the
provisions of the law of the State in which the
election occurs.
(g) The election of Delegates and Alternates
from the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the
Virgin Islands and Guam shall be held under the
direction of the respective recognized Republican
Governing Committee therein in conformity with
the Rules of the Republican National Committee
or the laws of the District of Columbia, Puerto
Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam.
(h) Election of Delegates shall be certified in
every case where they are elected by Conventions,
by the Chairman and Secretary of such Conven-
tions respectively and in case of election by pri-
mary, they shall be certified by the proper official,
and all certificates shall be forwarded by said duly
elected Delegates and Alternates in the manner
herein provided.
(i) All Delegates or Alternates shall be elected
not later than thirty-five (35). days before the
date of the meeting of said National Convention,
unless otherwise provided by the laws of the State
in which the election occurs.
(j) Delegates and Alternates at Large to the
National Convention shall be duly qualified voters
of their respective States.
(k) Delegates and Alternates to the National
Convention, representing Congressional Districts,
shall be residents and qualified voters in said dis-
tricts respectively.
ELECTION OF DELEGATES TO DISTRICT
AND STATE CONVENTIONS
Delegates to Congressional District and State
Conventions shall be elected under the following
rules:
(1) Only legal and qualified voters shall par-
ticipate in a Republican primary, caucus, mass
meeting, 0" mass convention held for the purpose
of selecting Delegates to a County, District, or
State Convention, and only such legal and quali-
fied voters shall be elected as Delegates to County,
District and State Conventions: provided, how-
ever, that in addition to the qualifications provided
herein the governing Republican Committee of
each State, shall have the authority to prescribe
additional qualifications not inconsistent with law.
Such additional qualifications shall be adopted and
11
published in at least one daily newspaper having
a general circulation throughout the State, such
publication to be at least ninety (90) days before
such qualifications shall become effective.
(m) No Delegates shall be deemed eligible to
participate in any convention to elect Delegates to
the said National Convention, who were elected
prior to the date of the issuance of the Call for
such National Convention.
(n) District Conventions shall be composed of
Delegates who are legal and qualified voters there-
in, and Delegates to State Conventions shall be
qualified voters of the respective districts which
they represent in said State Conventions. Such
Delegates shall be apportioned among the counties,
parishes, and cities of the State or District having
regard to the Republican vote therein.
12
APPORTIONMENT OF DELEGATES
TO THE
1972 REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION
The membership in the 1972 Republican National Convention is
determined by the Rules adopted by the 1968 Republican National Convention.
Under Rule No. 30, the following qualifications are listed:
A. DELEGATES AT LARGE
1. Each State shall have four Delegates at Large
2. Each State shall have two additional Delegates at
Large for each Representative at Large in Congress
3. The District of Columbia shall have nine Delegates
at Large and three additional Delegates at Large if
it cast its electoral vote for the Republican
Presidential Nominee in 1968
4. Six additional Delegates at Large for each State if
one of these three requirements is met --
a. Cast its electoral vote, or a majority
thereof, for the Republican Presidential
Nominee in 1968
b. Elected a Republican United States Senator
in 1968 or 1970
C. Elected a Republican Governor in 1968 or 1970
d. Elected a Republican majority of the State's
membership in the United States House of
Representatives in 1968 or 1970
These six Delegates are sometimes referred to as "bonus" Delegates.
Even though more than one qualifying condition is met, only six "bonus"
Delegates are allowed.
5. Five Delegates at Large for Puerto Rico and three Delegates
at Large for the Virgin Islands, and three Delegates at
Large for Guam
B. DISTRICT DELEGATES
1. Each Congressional District shall have one Delegate for
casting at least 4,000 for --
2. The Republican Presidential Nominee in 1968, or
b. The Republican Nominee for Congress in 1970
2. Each Congressional District shall have DOB Delegate for
casting at least 12, 500 votes for --
I. The Renubliche E riol No mi ea in 1068 or
in
I..
.: Congres. in 1970
The apportionment of Delegabes to the 1972 Republican National Con-
vention is unofficial until the Committee on Call has net and the Call of the
Convention : 3 been desire and agymentar by the Republicon Natio. 11 Committee.
*OFFICIAL
1.
APPORTICIMENT OF DELEGATES
TO THE
1972 REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION
1968
1972
No
DATE
At Lge
Dist.
Total
AC L2
Dist.
Total
Gain
Loss
Chg
**REASON
Ala.
10
16
26
4
13
17
9
Met no qualif. in 1968 or
1970. Lost 1 Cong. Dist.
(1970 Census). Failed to
qualify for 1 Dist. Del.
*Alaska
12
12
12
12
X
A, B, F
*Ariz.
10
6
16
10
S
18
2
Gained 1 Cong. Dist. (1970
Census)
A, B, C, D, E, F, G
*Ark.
10
3
13
10
8
18
X
D
*Calif.
10
76
86
10
36
96
10
Gained 5 Cong. Dists. (1970
Census)
A, E
*Colo.
10
8
18
10
10
20
2
Gained 1 Cong. Dist (1970
Census)
A, B, E
onn.
4
12
16
10
12
22
6
C, E
3001.
12
12
12
12
X
A, C, D, F, G
D. of C.
9
9
9
S
X
Met no qualif. in 1968
"Fla.
10
24
34
10
of
40
:
Cained 3 Cons. Lists. (1971
Census)
-, E
1:
Ga.
10
20
30
4
20
=
c
Mst no qualif. in 1968 or
1970
Guam
Not
ted
3
--3
Cov. No. set by 1963 come.
11
*Pazcii
==
10
C
*Idaho
!
:4
3. G
*Ill.
10
::
:-
48
5.
in
\,, 2 2,
22
3:
10
22
02
;
D,
10
,
Y:
- 2 -
1968
1972
No
STATE
At Lge
Dist.
Total
At Lge
Dist.
Total
Gain
Loss
Chg
**REASON
Kans.
10
10
20
10
10
20
X
A, B, F, G
*Ky.
10
14
24
10
14
24
X
A, B
La.
10
16
26
4
16
20
6
Met no qualif. in 1968 or
1970
Maine
10
4
14
4
4
8
6
Met no qualif. in 1968 or
1970
*Md.
10
16
26
10
16
26
X
B, C
*Mass.
10
24
34
10
24
34
X
E
*Mich.
10
38
48
10
38
48
X
E, F, G
*Minn.
10
16
26
10
16
26
X
F
Miss.
10
10
20
4
9
13
7
Failed to qualify for 1 Dist.
Del. Met no qualif. in 1968
or 1970
*Mo.
4
20
24
10
20
30
6
A
Mont.
10
4
14
10
4
14
X
A
*Nebr.
10
6
16
10
5
16
X
A, C, F, G
*Nev.
12
12
12
12
X
A
*N. H.
4
4
8
10
L:
14
6
X
A, B, D, E, F, G
*N. J.
10
30
40
10
30
40
X
A, D (1969)
*N. M.
14
14
10
4
14
X
A, D, F
*N. Y.
10
82
92
10
78
88
4
Lost 2 Cong. Dists. (1970
Census) B, E
*No. Car.
4
22
26
10
22
32
6
A
*No. Dak.
4
4
8
12
12
4
Lost 1 Cong. Dist. (1970
Census)
A, B, F
*Ohio
10
48
58
10
46
56
2
Lost 1 Cong. Dist. (1970
Census)
A, B, C, F, G
10
12
22
1.)
12
22
14
A, 3
1
(MORE)
- 3 -
1968
1972
No
STATE
At Lge
Dist.
Total
At Lge
Dist.
Total
Gain
Loss
Chg
**REASON
*Oreg.
10
8
18
10
8
18
X
A, B, E
*Pa.
10
54
64
10
50
60
4
Lost 2 Cong. Dists. (1970
Census)
B, C
Puerto
5
5
5
5
X
No. set by 1968 Conv.
Rico
R. I.
10
4
14
4
4
8
6
Met no qualif. in 1968 or
1970)
*So. Car.
10
12
22
10
12
22
X
A
*So. Dak.
10
4
14
10
4
14
X
A, D, F
*Tenn.
10
18
28
10
16
26
2
Lost 1 Cong. Dist. (1970
Census)
A, C, E
xas
10
46
56
4
48
52
4
(
Gained 1 Cong. Dist. (1970
Census). Met no qualif.
in 1968 or 1970
*Utah
4
4
8
10
4
14
6
A, B, F
*Vt.
12
12
12
12
X
A, B, C, D, E, F, G
*Va.
4
20
24
10
20
30
6
A, D (1969), G
Virgin
3
3
3
3
X
No. set by 1968 Conv.
Islands
*Wash.
10
14
24
10
14
24
X
D
*W. Va.
4
10
14
10
8
18
4
Lost 1 Cong. Dist. (1970
Census)
D
*Wis.
10
20
30
10
18
28
2
Lost 1 Cong. Dist. (1970
Census)
A, D, F
*Wyo.
12
12
12
12
X
A, E, F
TOTALS
481
852
1,333
490
856
1,346
73
60
(MORE)
- 4 -
* Entitled to "bonus" Delegates
** There are seven ways to qualify for "bonus" Delegates.
Some States qualify in more than one way; however, no
more than six "bonus" Delegates are allowed. All
qualifications are shown on this chart as A, B, C, D,
E, F, G (see explanation of code below).
A. The State cast a majority of its electoral votes
for the Republican Nominee for President in 1968
B. Elected a Republican United States Senator in 1968
C. Elected a Republican United States Senator in 1970
D. Elected a Republican Governor in 1968
E. Elected a Republican Governor in 1970
F. Elected a Republican majority of the State's member-
ship in the United States House of Representatives
in 1968
G. Elected a Republican majority of the State's member-
ship in the United States House of Representatives
in 1970
:
R.H.
36
Election of Delegates to National Conventions
[Ch. 57
Ch. 57]
Elc
RSA CHAPTER 57
delegate (or alte
will attend such
Election of Delegates to National Conventions
occurrence over
57:1 Primary. On the first Tuesday in March each year when a presi-
dent of the United States is to be elected, a primary shall be held for the
If the person
election of delegates at large, alternate delegates at large, delegates and
the following III
alternate delegates to the national conventions of the various political
any person) as th
parties to be held to nominate party candidates for president and vice-
after my name 11
president of the United States.
to the nominatic
Sources: 1913, 167:1. 1915, 124:1. PL 30:1. RL 38:1. 1971, 562:3.
myself, if elected
57:2 - How Held. Said primary election in towns shall be held in con-
or alternate dele
vote, for the non
nection with the regular March meeting; and in cities at the regular polling
places in the wards. In all cases it shall be conducted by the regular election
didate for said P.
officers.
said convention,
be printed the W
Sources: 1913, 167:2. 1915, 124:2. PL 30:2. RL 38:2.
same person) for
57:3 - -Time Polls Open. In towns the polls shall be open not less than
printed upon the
four hours, and so much longer as shall be necessary to afford every voter
case of the secon
present and desiring to vote an opportunity to do so, and until the voters
ballot as requeste
present shall vote to close the polls. In cities the polls shall be open not less
thereto with the 5
than four hours and may be opened not earlier than six o'clock in the fore-
tions expires, but
noon of the day of the primary, nor later than eight o'clock in the evening,
Sources: 1913, 167:5. PL
as the city councils in said cities shall determine at least thirty days prior
to said primary.
57:7 Vacancies.
Sources: 1913, 169:3. PL 30:3. RL 38:3. 1945, 86:3.
any party by reaso
Note.--The above provision is explicitly made applicable to all cities, and any special statutes or ordi-
for delegates, alter
nances inconsistent with the provisions hereof are declared repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.
at large as are to I
1945, 86:4.
tion of the time a
57:4 -Ballots. The secretary of state shall prepare and distribute for
by the state comm
use at such primary an official ballot for each political party.
the secretary of sta
Sources: 1913, 167:4. PL 30:4. RL 38:4.
selected by the sta
fill such vacancies.
57:5 Declaration of Candidacy. The name of a candidate shall not be
printed upon any such ballot unless not more than seventy-four nor less
Sources: 1913, 167:6. PI
than forty-four days before the primary he files with the secretary of state
57:8 Notice of
a declaration of candidacy, and unless he, or some person for him, shall pay
the primary the SC
to the secretary of state a filing fee of ten dollars requesting that his name
whose name was I
be placed on the primary ballot; provided, that vacancies on the primary
delegates at large,
ballot of any party may be filled as provided in section 7 hereof. The num-
gates, elected by the
ber of days herein given shall include Sundays and shall end on the day be-
of said primary.
fore the primary at five o'clock in the afternoon.
Sources: 1913, 167:7. PI
Sources: 1913, 167:5. PL 30:5. 1937, 80:18. RL 38:5. 1969, 65:1. 1971, 6:5. 1971, 572:6.
57:9 Recount.
upon the ballot
57:6 - Form. Declarations of candidacy shall be in form as follows:
made by the secret
"I
declare that I reside in ward
in the city (or town)
ing therefor to de
of
,
county of
and state of New Hampshire, and am a
been notified of t!
qualified voter therein; that I am a registered member of the
If he has been vos
party: that I am a candidate for election as delegate, (or as alternate dele-
has been voted for
gate or delegate at large or alternate delegate at large) to the national
Sources: 1913, 167:7. PL
convention of the
party next to be held for the nomination of
candidates of said party for president and vice president of the United
57:10 Provisions
States. I request that my name be printed as such candidate on the official
ter 56 shall apply
ballot of the
party to be used at the primary to be held on the
unless clearly incon
first Tuesday of March next. I further declare that if elected as such.
Sources: 1913, 167:8. PL
[Ch. 57
Ch. 57]
Election of Delegates to National Conventions
37
delegate (or alternate or delegate at large or alternate delegate at large) I
will attend such convention unless I shall be prevented by sickness or other
ns
occurrence over which I have no control."
ar when a presi-
be held for the
If the person desires to do so he may add to such declaration either of
e, delegates and
the following two statements: (1) "I am favorable to (insert the name of
various political
any person) as the candidate for said party for president, and I request that
esident and vice-
after my name upon the ballot shall be printed the words I am favorable
to the nomination (naming the same person) for president." (2) "I pledge
myself, if elected as such delegate (or alternate delegate or delegate at large
or alternate delegate at large), to vote in said convention, whenever I shall
1
be held in con-
vote, for the nomination of (inserting the name of any person) as the can-
e regular polling
didate for said party for president SQ long as he shall be a candidate before
e regular election
said convention, and I request that after my name upon the ballot shall
be printed the words pledged to vote for the nomination of (naming the
same person) for president." The words chosen by the candidate shall be
pen not less than
printed upon the primary ballot following the name as requested. In the
fford every voter
case of the second option, the pledge shall be printed upon the primary
until the voters
ballot as requested if such candidate for president files his written consent
be open not less
thereto with the secretary of state before the time for the filing of declara-
clock in the fore-
tions expires, but not otherwise.
14 in the evening,
Sources: 1913, 167:5. PL 30:6. RL 38:6. 1949, 56:1. 1953, 190:5. 1971, 562:4.
thirty days prior
57:7 Vacancies. If there is to be a vacancy upon the primary ballot of
any party by reason of the failure of as many persons to file as candidates
special statutes or ordi-
for delegates, alternate delegates, delegates at large, and alternate delegates
It of such inconsistency.
at large as are to be elected, such yacancies may be filled, after the expira-
tion of the time allowed for filing and forty-one days before the primary,
nd
a
ibute for
by the state committee of that party, without the payment of any fee, and
the secretary of state, upon receipt of proper notice, shall cause the names
selected by the state committee to be printed upon the primary ballot to
fill such vacancies.
late shall not be
Sources: 1913, 167:6. PL 30:7. 1937, 80:19. RL 38:7. 1971, 572:6.
nty-four nor less
secretary of state
57:8 Notice of Result. After completing the canvass of returns from
or him, shall pay
the primary the secretary of state shall send by mail notice to each person
ag that his name
whose name was printed upon the ballot of any party of the names of the
on the primary
delegates at large, alternate delegates at large, delegates and alternate dele-
tereof. The num-
gates, elected by that party, and shall not be required to advertise the result
id on the day be-
of said primary.
Sources: 1913, 167:7. PL 30:8. RL 38:8.
172:6.
57:9 Recount. If any person whose name was printed as a candidate
upon the ballot of any party is not elected according to the canvass first
form as follows:
made by the secretary of state he may obtain a recount by applying in writ-
he city (or town)
ing therefor to the secretary of state within ten days after he shall have
pshire, and am a
been notified of the result of the primary, and by paying fees as follows:
of the
If he has been voted for throughout the state, one hundred dollars. If he
IS alternate dele-
has been voted for in a district of less area, fifty dollars.
to the national
Sources: 1913, 167:7. PL S0:9. RL 38:9.
e nomination of
t of the United
57:10 Provisions Applicable. The appropriate provisions of RSA chap-
te on the official
ter 56 shall apply to all primaries held under the provisions of this chapter
) he held on the
unless clearly inconsistent herewith.
elected as such
Sources: 1913, 167:8. PL 30:10. RL 38:10.
38
Presidential Preference Primary
[Ch. 58
Ch. 59]
Man
RSA CHAPTER 58
mary. If a cand
above time limit
Presidential Preference Primary
Source: 1949, 186:1,
58:1 Primary. On the same date and at the same time as the election of
58:5 Form of
delegates to national conventions, as provided in chapter 57, there shall
political party [c
be held in each town and ward a presidential preference primary, as here-
shall be headed
inafter provided, for each political party. The secretary of state shall pre-
dent (or Vice P
pare and distribute for use at such primary an official ballot for each
there shall appe:
political party and shall insert the necessary columns for balloting on the
for the office of
same ballot as is prepared under the provisions of section 4 of chapter 57.
follows." Below
Source: 1949. 186:1.
with the usual 1.
58:2 Voting Preference. Every qualified voter, eligible to vote in the
left for writing in
election of his party as provided in chapter 57, shall have opportunity at
Source: 1949, 186:1.
such presidential preference primary to vote his preference, on the ballot
58:6 Effect of
of his party, for his choice for one person to be the candidate of his polítical
mary shall be ad:
party for president of the United States and one person to be the candidate
Source: 1949. 186:1.
of his political party for vice president of the United States, either by writ-
58:7 Counting
ing the names of such persons in blank spaces to be left in said ballot for
and the returns
that purpose, or by marking a cross opposite the printed names of the
tary of state shall
persons of his choice, as in the case of other primaries.
tion in the state.
Source: 1949, 186:1.
Source: 1949. 185:1.
58:3 Nomination Petition. The names of any persons to be voted upon
58:8 Provisions
for candidates for president and vice president shall be printed on the
shall apply to pre
ballots solely on petition of New Hampshire voters of the same political
of this chapter, un
party as the prospective candidates. The time limits for filing such petitions
Source: 1949, 186:1.
with the secretary of state shall be not more than seventy-four days nor less
than sixty days before the primary. In order to qualify the name of any per-
son to appear on such ballot, a petition in support of his candidacy must be
signed by at least five hundred qualified voters from each congressional dis-
Mann
trict of the state. The petitions shall be in such form as may be prescribed
59:1 Application
by the secretary of state and shall contain an affirmation under the penalties
otherwise specified
for perjury that each signer is a qualified voter in his congressional district
of president and
and is a member of the saine political party as the proposed candidate. A
sentatives in cong
separate petition shall be presented from each congressional district. The
cilors, senators, C
decision of the secretary of state as to the regularity of petitions shall be
biennial elections
final.
(except as otherwis
Sources: 1949, 186:1. 1971, 369:1. 1971, 502:6.
Sources: 1891, 49:1: 18
Note.-The provisions
58:3-a Fees. No candidate for the office of president or vice president
The former is one of the
different form of ballot bu
shall be allowed to have his name placed on the ballot unless he shall pay
to the secretary of state, at the time of filing his nomination petitions, a fee
of five hundred dollars.
Source: 1971, 369:2.
59:2 Preparatio
printed and delive:
58:4 Notification of Candidate. Whenever the secretary of state shall
Sources: 1891, 49:10. 1:
receive petitions which appear to qualify the name of a candidate for presi-
59:3 Contents.
dent or vice president to be placed on such ballot, he shall forthwith notify
each candidate wl
the prospective candidate by the most expeditious means of communication
as hereinafter pro
and shall advise such prospective candidate that unless he withdraws his
appellations. The
name from the ballot within ten days after receipt of such notice, his name
not be printed on
will appear on the ballot of his party at such presidential preference pri-
didates for preside
[Ch. 58
Ch. 59]
Manner of Condu cting, Elections by Official Ballot
39
mary. If a candidate signifies his desire to withdraw his name within the
above time limit, the secretary of state shall not print his name on the ballot.
Source: 1949, 186:1, par. 4.
the election of
58:5 Form of Ballot. There shall be one column on the ballot of each
57, there shall
political party for president and one column for vice president. The column
rimary, as here-
shall be headed "Candidate of the (insert name of party) Party for Presi-
state shall pre-
dent (or Vice President) of the United States." Underneath this heading
ballot for each
there shall appear the words: "I hereby declare my preference for candidate
alloting on the
for the office of President (or Vice President) of the United States to be as
**
of chapter 57.
follows." Below these words, there shall be printed the names of candidates
with the usual boxes at the right. There shall always be one blank space
to vote in the
left for writing in the name of a candidate.
opportunity at
Source: 1949, 186:1.
e, on the ballot
58:6 Effect of Primary. The results of the presidential preference pri-
of his political
mary shall be advisory in nature for the delegates elected under chapter 57.
e the candidate
Source: 1949, 186:1.
either by writ-
58:7 Counting and Declaration of Result. The ballots shall be counted
said ballot for
and the returns made and canvassed as provided in chapter 56. The secre-
1
names of the
tary of state shall publish the result in some newspaper of general circula-
tion in the state.
Source: 1949. 186:1.
be voted upon
58:8 Provisions Applicable. The appropriate provisions of chapter 56
printed on the
shall apply to presidential preference primaries held under the provisions
= same political
of this chapter, unless clearly inconsistent herewith.
g su' etitions
Source: 1949, 186:1.
ur C nor less
nme of any per-
RSA CHAPTER 59
adidacy must be
Manner of Conducting Elections by Official Ballot
engressional dis-
"y be prescribed
59:1 Application of Chapter. The provisions of this chapter, except as
ler the penalties
otherwise specified, shall apply to all elections held for the choice of electors
essional district
of president and vice-president of the United States, senators and repre-
ed candidate. A
sentatives in congress, representatives to the general court, governor, coun-
al district. The
cilors, senators, county officers, and all ward and town officers chosen at
etitions shall be
biennial elections, to any other election of national or state officers and
(except as otherwise provided) to primaries.
Sources: 1891, 49:1. 1897, 78:1. PL 26:1. RL 34:1.
Note.-The provisions are referred to as the Australian ballot system and the nonpartisan ballot system.
vice president
The former is one of the methods of conducting elections by official ballot, and the latter makes use of
a
different form of ballot but in other respects incorporates the features of the Australian ballot system.
ess he shall pay
petitions, a fee
Ballots
59:2 Preparation. Ballots shall be prepared by the secretary of state, and
printed and delivered at the expense of the state.
y of state shall
Sources: 1891, 49:10. 1897, 78:10. 1915, 119:1. PL 26:2. RL 34:2.
didate for presi-
59:3 Contents. Every ballot shall contain the name and residence of
orthwith notify
each candidate who has been nominated in accordance with law, except
communication
as hereinafter provided, and shall contain no other name except party
withdraws his
appellations. The names and addresses of the presidential electors shall
notice, his name
not be printed on the ballot, but in lieu thereof the names of a party's can-
preference pri-
didates for president and vice-president shall be printed thereon under the
Pla
Ch. 103
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS; POLITICAL PARTIES; COMMITTEES
Ch. 103
103.091 Minority political party.-
shall publicly announce and submit the names of
(1) A minority political party may provide
presidential candidates who shall appear on the
for the selection of its state executive commit-
presidential primary ballot to the department of state
tee in such manner as it deems proper.
no later than January 20 each year a presidential
(2) The state executive committee of mi-
preference primary election is held. Not later than
nority political party may by resolution provide
February 1, the department of state shall notify each
a method of election of national committeemen,
presidential candidate designated by the committee.
national committeewomen and nomination of
presidential electors if such party is entitled to
Such notification shall be in writing by registered
a place on the ballot as otherwise provided for
mail with return receipt requested.
presidential electors, and may provide also for
(b) Any presidential candidate whose name is not
the election of delegates and alternates of
selected by the secretary of state or whose name is
national conventions.
deleted by the selection committee may request in
History.-$1-2A, ch. 22039, 1943; am. $1-3, ch. 22678, 1945;
writing to the chairman of the selection committee
47, ch. 26870, 1951.
Note.-Formerly $102.71.
prior to February 10 each year a presidential prefer-
ence primary election is held, that his name be placed
103.101 Presidential preference primary.-
on the ballot. Not earlier than February 10, nor later
(1) This act shall be known and may be cited as
than February 15, the secretary of state shall convene
the
Florida presidential preference primary law
the committee to consider such requests. If any
(2) Each political party which had cast for its
member of the selection committee of the same
candidate for president and vice-president in the last
political party as the candidate requests that such
election more than ten percent (10%) of the total
candidate's name be placed on the ballot, the
vote cast for president and vice-president in the state,
committee shall direct the department of state to
and with which ten percent (10%) of the total
place the candidate's name on the ballot. Within five
registered electors have registered by February 1, of
(5) days after such meeting, the department of state
each general election year, shall elect on the second
shall notify the presidential candidate that his name
Tuesday in March in 1972, and on the second
will appear on the ballot.
Tuesday in March every four (4) years thereafter, one
(4) A candidate's name shall be printed on the
person to be the candidate for nomination by his
Florida presidential preference primary ballot unless
party for president of the United States. Each elector
he submits to the department of state by noon
of such party may vote his preference for one (1)
February 15 in each year a presidential preference
person to be the candidate for nomination by his
primary is held, an affidavit stating without qualifica-
party for president.
tion that he is not now, and does not presently intend
(3) The name of any candidate for a political
to become a candidate for president at the upcoming
party nomination for president of the United States
nominating convention. If a candidate withdraws
shall be printed on the ballots:
pursuant to this act, the department of state shall
(a) Upon the direction of a presidential candidate
notify the state executive committee that the candi-
selection committee composed of a non-voting chair-
date's name will not be placed on the ballot.
man who shall be the secretary of state, the speaker
(5) The names of candidates for political party
of the house of representatives, the president of the
nominations for president of the United States shall
senate, the minority leaders of both the house and
be printed on official ballots for the presidential
senate, and the chairmen of political parties required
preference primary elections and shall be marked,
to have a presidential preference primary under this
counted, canvassed, returned, and proclaimed in the
act, or their respective designees. The secretary of
same manner and under the same conditions, so far as
state, during the second week in January each year a
the same are applicable, as are other state elections.
presidential preference primary is held, shall prepare
(6) Not later than noon on March 1 each year
and publish a list of names of presidential candidates
that a presidential preference primary is held, each
who are generally advocated or recognized in news
presidential candidate whose name has been selected
media throughout the United States or in the state.
to be placed on the ballot may submit to the
The secretary of state shall submit such list of names
department of state a list of delegates and delegate
of presidential candidates to the selection committee
alternates. The state executive committee of each
during the second week in January each year a
party by rule at least ninety (90) days prior to the
presidential preference primary election is held. Each
presidential preference primary election shall estab-
person designated by the secretary of state as a
lish procedures to be followed in the selection of
presidential candidate shall appear on the presidential
delegates and delegate alternates from among each
preference primary ballot unless all committee mem-
candidates' supporters.
bers of the same political party as the candidate agree
(a) The department of state shall make lists of
to delete such candidate's name from the ballot. The
delegates and delegate alternates available to the
selection committee shall meet in Tallahassee during
public at accessible places within each congressional
the third week in January each year a presidential
district and at times as may reasonably be deter-
preference primary is held, on a date publicly
mined.
announced by the chairman. The selection committee
(b) If a presidential candidate fails to submit a
65
Ch. 103
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS; POLITICAL PARTIES; COMMITTEES
Ch. 103
list of delegates by noon on March 1 and by virtue of
statewide delegate votes and all votes of delegates
the vote of the presidential preference primary
chosen by the state executive committee of the
becomes entitled to delegates and delegate alternates,
candidate's party.
such candidates shall have delegates and delegate
(12) The department of state shall place the
alternates elected from among the candidates' sup-
candidate's name on the ballot in alphabetical order.
porters according to party rule. The state executive
The ballot as prescribed in this act shall be used.
committee of each party at least ninety (90) days
(13) The form of the presidential preference
prior to the primary election shall adopt rules for
primary ballot shall be as follows, the heading, office
such contingency.
and candidates shown being sufficient to demonstrate
(7) Any person selected as a delegate or delegate
the form required:
alternate to the national convention shall file a
OFFICIAL PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE
qualification oath with the department of state
PRIMARY BALLOT
pledging support at the convention to the candidate
No.
of their party for the office of president of the
Initials of Issuing Official
United States for whom they are selected to support.
Party
Stub No. 1
The oath shall state that the delegate or delegate
alternate affirms to support such candidate until the
Signature of elector
candidate is either nominated by such convention, or
OFFICIAL PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE
receives less than thirty-five percent (35%) of the
PRIMARY BALLOT
votes for nomination by such convention during any
No.
Initials of Issuing Official
balloting, or until the candidate releases the delegates
Party
from such pledge and any other oath as prescribed by
Stub No. 2
the department of state. No delegate shall be required
OFFICIAL PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE
to vote for such candidate after two (2) convention
PRIMARY BALLOT
nominating ballots have been taken.
Party
Date
(8) Any delegate to a national convention whose
presidential candidate withdraws after being entitled
County
Precinct No.
to delegate votes pursuant to this act shall be an
unpledged delegate to the national convention.
Place a cross (X) in the circle beneath the name of the
(9) The state executive committee of each party
presidential candidate for whom you wish to vote.
shall determine when persons interested in becoming
JOHN GREEN
JAMES BROWN
a delegate or delegate alternate must file their
For President
For President
qualification oath.
(10) The state executive committee of each party
shall determine the method and procedures by which
delegates and delegate alternates are selected as well
(14) National committeemen and committee-
as adopt any other rule not inconsistent with the
women of political party required to have a primary
provisions of the presidential preference primary act.
under this section shall be elected by the state
A copy of any rule or regulation adopted by the
executive committee according to party rules.
executive committee shall be sent to the department
History.-$3, ch. 6469, 1913: RGS 301; CGL 357; 111-3, ch.
of state within seven (7) days after its adoption to
22058, 1943; $1, ch. 22729, 1945; 1, ch. 25235, 1949; 17. ch.
26870, 1951; 11, ch. 29947, 1955; $4., ch. 67-353; $$10, 35, ch.
become a public record.
69-106:c 71-236.
(11) The state executive committee of each
Note.-Formerly 102.03, 102.72.
party, by rule adopted at least ninety (90) days prior
103.102 Committeemen and committee-
to the presidential preference primary election, shall
women; expenses.-The state executive com-
determine the number of delegates and delegate
mittee of any political party may defray the ex-
alternates that may be elected from the state-at-large,
penses for per diem and mileage of the national
by the executive committee of the party and from
committeeman and committeewoman of its
each congressional district. At least sixty-six and
party, incurred in connection with the official
two-thirds percent (66-2/3%) of all delegates shall be
duties of such committeeman and committee-
elected from congressional districts. At least two (2)
woman as members of the national committee
delegates shall be elected by the state executive
of the party, on the same basis as such ex-
committee of the parties; provided that no more than
penses of members of said state executive com-
ten percent (10%) of all delegates may be elected by
mittee are defrayed by such committee for
attendance at regularly called meetings and the
the state executive committee of the parties. The
provisions of $112.061, or any amendment
remainder of the delegates shall be elected from the
thereof, shall be inapplicable.
state-at-large. The presidential candidate receiving the
History.-11, ch. 57-31: $7, ch. 63-400.
highest number of votes in any congressional district
shall receive all delegate votes from such congres-
103.111 State and county executive commit-
sional district. The presidential candidate receiving
itees.-
the highest number of statewide votes shall receive all
(1) The following committees shall consti-
66
Illinois Election Code
220
Candidate's Name on Petition.
§ 7-10.2. In the designation of the name of a candidate on a
petition for nomination or certificate of nomination the candidate's
given name or names, initial or initials, a nickname by which the
candidate is commonly known, or a combination thereof. may be
used in addition to the candidate's surname. No other designation
such as a title or degree or similar information may be used in con-
nection with the candidate's surname, except that the title "Mrs."
may be used in the case of a married woman. [Added by Act ap-
proved Sept. 15, 1969, S.B. 114, Public Act 76-1223.]
President-Petition-Advisory Vote.
§ 7-11. Any candidate for President of the United States may
have his name printed upon the primary ballot of his political par-
ty by filing in the office of the Secretary of State not more than 85.
and not less than 78 days prior to the date of the March primary,
in any year in which a Presidential election is to be held. a petition
signed by not less than 3000 or more than 5000 primary electors,
members of and affiliated with the party of which he is a candidate,
and no candidate for President of the United States, "who fails to
comply with the provisions of this Article shall have his name
printed upon any primary ballot: Provided, that the vote for
President of the United States, as herein provided for, shall be
for the sole purpose of securing an expression of the sentiment
and will of the party voters with respect to candidates for nomina-
tion for said office, and the vote of the state at large shall be
taken and considered as advisory to the delegates and alternates
at large to the national conventions of respective political parties;
and the vote of the respective congressional districts shall be
taken and considered as advisory to the delegates and alternates
of said congressional districts to the national conventions of the
respective political parties. [Amended by Act approved August
22, 1969, S.B. 770, Public Act 76-920.]
Petition-Filing-Withdrawal.
$ 7-12. All petitions for nomination shall be filed by mail or
in person as follows:
1. Where the nomination is to be made for a State, congres-
sional, appellate court office. (except clerk of the Appellate Court
cf the first district) or for any office a nomination for which is
made for a territorial division or district which comprises more
than one county or is partly in one county and partly in another
county or counties or for delegates or alternate delegates to a
national nominating convention, then such petition for nomina-
tion shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State not more
than 99 and not less than 92 days prior to the date of the primary.
2. Where the nomination is to be made for a county office.
1969 Wisconsin Stitutes
115
NOMINATIONS, PRIMARIES, ELECTIONS 8.12
(3) STATE. A primary shall be held when
tures nor more than 1,500 signatures. All signers
there are 3 or more candidates for state superin-
on each separate petition shall reside in the same
tendent, supreme court justice or for judge of the
county.
same branch of circuit or county court.
(c) The secretary of state shall forthwith con-
(4) PRIMARY EXCLUSIVE. Those offices for
tact each person whose name has been placed in
which a primary has been held shall have only
nomination under par. (a) and notify him that
the names of candidates nominated at the pri-
his name will be printed on the Wisconsin presi-
mary appear on the official spring election bal-
dential preference ballot unless he files, no later
lot.
than the last day in February of said year, with
(5) COUNTY SUPERVISORS. A primary shall
the secretary of state. 2 disclaimer stating with-
be held in an election for county board supervi-
out qualification that he is not and does not
sor whenever 3 or more candidates file nomina-
intend to become a candidate for the office of
tion papers. In any county supervisory district
president of the United States at the forthcoming
where 2 or more municipalities are combined for
presidential election. The disclaimer may be
the purpose of electing 2 supervisors at large
filed with the secretary of state by registered
under S. 59.03 (2) (b), when 5 or more candidates
mail, telegram or in person.
file nomination papers, there shall be a primary.
(d)/Any proposed presidential candidate who
does not file the disclaimer under par. (c) may,
8.12 Presidential preference vote. (1) SE-
no later than 5 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday in
LECTION OF NAMES FOR BALLOT. In each
March, file with the secretary of state a full list
year in which electors for president and vice
of district and at-large delegates and alternates
president are to be elected, the voters of this state
according to the number allotted or permitted
shall at the spring election be given an opportun-
this state's party organization by the national
ity to express their preference for the person to
committee of the political party, out not less
be the presidential candidate of their party.
than two-thirds of the convention votes shall be
(a) On the first Tuesday in February of said
allotted on an equal basis to congressional dis-
year, there shall be convened in the capitol a
tricts.
committee consisting of for each political party
(2) BALLOTS. (a) The form of the official bal-
recognized under S. 5.62 the state chairman of
lots shall be prescribed by the secretary of state
C
that state party organization which is the state
under S. 5.60 (8).
organization recognized by the national organi-
(b) Except as otherwise provided in subs. (1)
zation of the respective political party, the na-
and (3) and S. 5.60 (8), the presidential prefer-
tional committeeman and the national
ence vote election shall be noticed, held and con-
committeewoman; the speaker and the minority
ducted, and the results canvassed and returned,
leader of the assembly, and the president pro
in the manner provided for judicial elections.
tempore and minority leader of the senate. This
(3) DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVEN-
committee shall organize by selecting an elev-
TION. (a) No later than the last Monday in April
enth member who shall be the chairman and
following the presidential preference vote, the
shall determine, and certify to the secretary of
secretary of state shall notify each state party
state no later than on the Friday following the
organization chairman under sub. (1) (a) of the
first Tuesday in February, the names of all can-
resuits of the presidential preference vote cast
didates of the political parties recognized under
within his party.
S. 5.62 for the office of president of the United
(b) If the presidential preference vote in any
States. The committee shall have sole discretion
district or in the state at large is won by a write-
that such "candidates' candidacy is generally ad-
in candidate or by a candidate who did not file
vocated or recognized in the national news me-
a list of delegates under sub. (1) (d), or if in any
dia throughout the United States.
district or in the state at large a plurality of the
(b) No later than 5 p.m. on the first Tuesday
voters cast their ballots for "none of the names
in March of said year, any person seeking the
shown" or against the single name shown on the
indorsement by the national convention of a po-
ballot. that state party organization which is the
litical party recognized under S. 5.62 for the of-
state organization recognized by the national or-
fice of president of the United States, or any
ganization of the respective political party shall
group organized in this state on behalf of and
select as many delegates or alternates as are al-
with the consent of such person, may submit to
lotted or permitted this state's party organiza-
the secretary of state a petition to have said per-
tion by the national committee of the political
son's name printed on the presidential prefer-
party, the method of selecting the delegates or
ence baliot. Such petition shall be signed by a
alternates to be determined by the state party
number of qualified electors equal in each con-
organization, but not less than two-thirds of the
gressional district to not less than 1,000 signa-
convention votes shall is ailotted on an equal
8.12 NOMINATIONS, PRIMARIES, ELECTIONS
116
basis to congressional districts and these dele-
votes authorized to be cast; and that, thereafter,
gates and alternates shall be selected by the
1 shall have the right to cast my convention vote
party organizations of each respective district.
according to my own judgment."
In executing the pledge under par. (c) 5, district
(d) The secretary of state shall forthwith cer-
delegates and district delegate alternates shall be
tify to the credentials committee at the national
bound by the outcome of the presidential prefer-
convention of each party recognized under S.
ence vote in their respective districts, and the
5.62 a list of the names of the delegates and
delegates and alternates representing the state at
alternates qualified to represent the party organ-
large shall be bound by the outcome of the total
ization of this state by virtue of having complied
presidential preference vote in the state at large.
with pars. (b) and (c).
The selection of delegates and alternates shall
(e) Any vacancy in an office of delegate or
occur no earlier than the Tuesday after the last
alternate to a national political party convention
Monday in April following a presidential prefer-
caused by the death, or inability for any reason
ence vote. The names of the suggested delegates
to serve, of a delegate or alternate delegate shall
and alternates pledged to a particular candidate
be filled by the central committee of the political
shall be transmitted to that candidate for his
party organization entitled to make the original
approval no later than June 1, and the candidate
selection under par. (b), but no person selected
shall notify the chairman of the state party or-
to fill a vacancy under this paragraph shall be
ganization of his disapproval of any delegate or
qualified to serve unless he executes the affidavit
alternate by June 5, and where the candidate has
required under par. (c) 5.
disapproved his suggested delegates and alter-
nates, he shall file his own list of delegates and
8.13 Commission city primary. At the first
alternates, which shall become the official slate
primary after adoption of the commission form
of the particular candidates, delegates and alter-
of government the 2 candidates for mayor and
nates to the national presidential convention. No
the 4 candidates for councilmen receiving the
person selected as a delegate or alternate shall
highest number of votes shall be nominated. At
qualify to attend the national convention of his
subsequent primaries the 2 candidates receiving
political party unless he files with the state cen-
the most votes for either office shall be nomi-
tral committee of his political party a written
nated. Only the names of the nominees shall
declaration of acceptance, signed by himself, on
appear on the spring election ballot.
a form prescribed by the secretary of state, and
the state central committee deposits this declara-
8.15 Nominations for September primary.
tion of acceptance in the office of the secretary
(1) Nomination papers shall be circulated not
of state no later than 5 p.m. on June 15.
sooner than June 1 preceding the election and
shall be filed not later than 5 p.m. on the 2nd
(c) The declaration of acceptance shall be in
Tuesday of July in those years when a Septem-
the form of an affidavit and shall contain the
ber primary is held. Only those candidates for
following information:
whom nomination papers containing the neces-
1. The name, residence and post-office ad-
sary signatures acquired within the allotted
dress of the delegate or alternate delegate.
time and filed before the deadline shall have
2. A statement that he is a qualified voter.
their names printed on the official September
3. A statement that he will not withdraw his
primary ballot.
name before the holding of the national conven-
(2) The signer of a nomination paper declares
tion of his party.
his intent to support the candidate named
4. A statement that he is affiliated with the
therein. Only one signature per person for the
political party which selected him as a delegate
same office is valid. In addition to his signature,
or alternate to its national political convention.
each signer shall list his residence, including the
5. If a specific candidate for the office of presi-
street and number, if any, and the date of sign-
dent of the United States received the plurality
ing.
of the votes cast in the presidential preference
(3) All signers on each separate nomination
vote election, a pledge in the following form:
paper for all state offices, United States senators,
"As a delegate to the 19.. national convention
congressmen, county offices and state legislators
of the party I pledge myself to support the
shall reside in the same county and in the district
candidacy of as a candidate for the nomina-
which the candidate named therein will repre-
tion for president by the party; that i will,
sent, if elected.
unless prevented by the death of the candidate,
(4)(a) The affidavit of a qualified elector stat-
vote for his candidacy on the first ballot: and
ing his residence with street and number, if any,
vote for his candidacy on any additional ballet.
shall appear at the bottom of each nomination
unless released by said candidate, until said can-
paper. stating he is personally acquainted with
didate fails to receive at least one-third of the
all the signers; he knows they are electors of the
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CHAPTER 12.1
Primaries for Election of Delegates to National
Conventions and for Presidential Preference
[Added, P.L. 1969, ch. 154.]
17-12.1-1. Date of primaries for election of delegates
to national conventions.-A primary election for the
election of delegates to the national convention for each
political party shall be held in the mannèr hereinafter
provided, on the second Tuesday in April, 1972, and
every fourth year thereafter. [Amended, P. L. 1970,
ch. 153.]
17-12.1-2. Number of delegates to be elected.-At
each such primary there shall be elected such number
of delegates and alternates as shall be determined by
the national committee of such party and as certified
to the secretary of state not later than fifty days pre-
ceding the primary by the state committee of such
party. The candidates shall be elected at large.
17-12.1-3. Declaration of candidacy.-During the
last 10 days in February (Saturdays, Sundays and holi-
days excluded) preceding a primary for election of
delegates to a national convention, each voter desiring
to be a delegate at the forthcoming convention shall,
on such form as shall be provided by the secretary of
state, sign his name as the same appears on the voting
list and file not later than 4:30 P.M. of the date of filing
with the secretary of state, a declaration of candidacy
which shall include the following information:
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17-12.1-6
1. His name as the same appears on the voting list,
party designation, place and date of birth, present
address and length of residence in the state and in the
town or city where he resides.
2. A statement that if elected he would vote for the
nomination of a particular person (inserting the name
of such person) as the candidate for said party as
president so long as he shall be a candidate before
said convention, or, a statement that if elected he would
not be pledged to any candidate for president. [Amend-
ed, P. L. 1970, ch. 153.]
17-12.1-4. Preparation of nomination papers.-Upon
receipt of the declaration referred to in 17-12.1-3 the
secretary of state shall prepare nomination papers for
each candidate who has qualified, clearly marked with
his name and the office he seeks, and shall, after five (5)
days of the final date for filing declarations of candi-
dacy, deliver the same to the proper candidate or to
such persons as he in writing designates to receive
them.
17-12.1-5. Statements appearing on nomination pa-
pers.-In addition to the statements required to appear
upon the nomination papers as provided in chapter 14
of this title, there shall be printed, typewritten or writ-
ten in ink a statement to the effect that the candidate
is or is not pledged to any person as candidate for
nomination for president; and, if SO pledged, naming
such person.
17-12.1-6. Number of signers required.-The nomi-
ination papers of a candidate for delegate or alternate
to a national convention shall be signed, in the aggre-
gate, by at least 500 party voters, each county of the
state being represented by at least 25 resident signers.
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17-12.1-7. Checking and certification of nomination
papers.-Each such nomination paper shall be sub-
mitted on or before five (5) o'clock in the afternoon of
the twentieth day before the presidential preference
primary to the local board of the city or town where
the signers appear to be voters, and the nomination
papers shall be checked, processed and certified to the
secretary of state in the manner provided in 17-14-1.
17-12.1-8. Filling of vacancies.-If sufficient delegates
or alternates are not elected and qualified or if there
should be a vacancy from any other cause said vacancy
shall be filled by vote of the state committee, or the ex-
ecutive committee, or any duly selected sub-committee
of the executive committee of such political party.
17-12.1-9. Presidential preference primary.-On the
same date and at the same time as the election of dele-
gates to national conventions, as provided in section
17-12.1-1, there shall be held a presidential preference
primary for each political party at which each party
voter shall have the opportunity to vote his preference
for his choice for one person to be the candidate of
his party for president of the United States.
17-12.1-10. Presidential candidate.-Any person de-
siring to be a candidate for nomination for president to
be chosen by the national convention of a political par-
ty, notwithstanding he not be a qualified voter of this
state, may declare his candidacy by causing to be filed
with the secretary of state, on such form as shall be
provided by the secretary of state, a declaration, no
later than January 31 at 4:30 P.M., which declaration
shall be signed by such candidate and shall include the
following information:
1. His name, party designation, date and place of
birth and present address.
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2. Authorization to have nomination petitions cir-
culated and filed in his behalf, and the person or per-
sons to whom the nomination petitions shall be deliv-
ered by the secretary of state.
17-12.1-11. Preparation of nomination papers for
presidential preference candidates.-Upon receipt of
the declarations referred to in 17-12.10 the secretary
of state shall prepare and deliver nomination papers
during the time and in the manner provided in §17-
12.1-4.
17-12.1-12. Number of signatures required for presi-
dential candidate petitions.-The nomination papers of
a candidate for nomination for president shall be
signed, in the aggregate by at least 1000 party voters,
each county of the state being represented by at least
25 resident signers. Said nomination papers shall be
submitted, checked and certified during the time and
in the manner provided in $17-12.1-7.
17-12.1-13. Form of ballot.-The secretary of state
shall prepare and arrange the ballot labels for use in the
primaries herein provided which shall include as to the
candidates for delegates the person to whom such can-
didates are pledged and such other information and in-
struction as the secretary of state shall deem necessary.
17-12.1-14. Definitions.-For the purposes of this
chapter the following terms shall have the meaning
indicated as follows:
A.) "Political party" shall mean any political organ-
ization which at the preceding general election nomi-
nated a candidate for governor and whose candidate
for governor at said election polled at least five (5%)
per cent of the entire vote cast in the state for gov-
ernor.
B.) "At large" shall mean election by the electors of
the entire state.
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17-12.1-15. Persons applicable.-The appropriate
provisions of this title shall apply to the primaries held
under the provisions of this chapter unless clearly
inconsistent herewith.
17-12.1-16. Effect of presidential preference primary.
-The results of the primary for election of delegates
to the national convention shall be binding upon the.
delegates elected thereat, except that the results of the
presidential preference primary shall be advisory in
nature for the delegates.
CHAPTER 13
Primary Voting Lists
17-13-1. Preparation and posting of preliminary
lists. - In conformity with the requirements of chap-
ter 10 of this title relating to preliminary lists gen-
erally, preceding the primary election of a political
party next prior to a general election each local board
shall for such party prepare and post in one (1) public
place in each of the voting districts in its city or town,
a separate list of voters with their addresses, in such
districts who are eligible to participate in the primary
of the respective party in accordance with the provisions
of chapter 15 of this title. Each list shall be plainly
marked with the name of the party for which it is pre-
pared.
In the preparation of any such list there shall be
stricken therefrom the names of all persons who are in-
eligible by reason of the provisions of section 17-15-24,
and are therefore debarred from participating in such
primary
MASSACHUSETTS
Now that proposed amendments are vetoed, the 1969-70 statute is
applicable. We don't have that one - but have requested it.
Information sheet on Massachusetts will be completed later this week
(December 24).
Glen Sedam
shall trans
to
1
county board of elections
a list of Six pol
parties not later than the
Nominatio
ical Parties
thirteenth Tues
preceding each primary.
Each county
J of elections shall determine
Nominations at Primary-1970
which organizations are political parties within
At the primary election in 1970, candidates
the county under the provisions above and shall
shall be nominated by each qualified political
transmit a list of said political parties to the
party for the following offices, in which terms
Secretary of the Commonwealth not later than
are due to expire:
the thirteenth Tuesday preceding each primary.
One U. S. Senator
Governor
State Committee and County Committees
Lieutenant Governor
At the primary election in 1970, each qualified
27 Representatives in Congress
political party is entitled to elect two members
25 Senators in the General Assembly in even-
of the State Committee in each Senatorial Dis-
numbered Districts
trict, one of whom shall be a man and the other
203 Representatives in the General Assembly
a woman, except in districts composed of more
Members of State Committees
than one county, in which case each county shall
(NOTE: By Constitutional Amendment, May
ele one member who may be of either sex.
1967, the Governor and Lieutenant Governor
In each county such members and officers of
will be elected jointly in the General Election
County Committees as are provided by party
by one vote. Petitions will be circulated sepa-
rules also shall be elected.
rately in the Primary. The Governor and Lieu-
tenant Governor may succeed themselves for
one additional term-not applicable to incum-
bent Governor and Lieutenant Governor.)
Loyalty Oath Required of Candidates
The "Pennsylvania Loyalty Act" of 1951 re-
quires every candidate for election to any State,
district, county or local public office to take oath
or affirmation prescribed therein.
(NOTE: The Loyalty Oath need not be taken
by candidates for any Federal or political office.)
(a) Such oath or affirmation must be filed
with the nomination petition, nomination paper
or nomination certificate of each candidate; and
no nomination petition, nomination paper or
nomination certificate shall be accepted for filing
by any county board of elections or by the Sec-
retary of the Commonwealth without the oath
or affirmation attached.
(b) Each person nominated by. write-in or
sticker votes must also file a loyalty oath or
affirmation with the proper county board of
elections or with the Secretary of the Common-
wealth, as the office for which he has been nomi-
nated may require, at least eighty-five (85) days
previous to the day of the next general or mu-
nicipal election or such candidate's name may
not appear on the ballot.
(c) The name of NO person who has failed
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or refused to make the required oath or affirma-
11
tion shall be printed on any ballot or ballot label
and enrolled as a member of the designated
to be used at any primary, municipal, general or
party of the State and of the political district
special election.
referred to in said petition; his residence, giving
(NOTE: The Secretary of the Common-
city, borough or township, with street and num-
wealth has undertaken to furnish to any candi-
her, if any; that the signers signed with full
date who files in the Secretary's office under
knowledge of the contents of the petition; that
(a) or (b) above a proper oath form.)
their respective residences are correctly stated
therein; that they all reside in the county named
Petitions for Nomination by
in the affidavit; that each signed on the date
Political Parties
set opposite his name; and that to the best of
affiant's knowledge and belief, the signers are
The names of candidates for nomination shall
qualified electors, and registered and enrolled
be printed upon the official ballot of each desig-
members of the designated party of the State
nated party if nomination petitions are filed in
or of the political district, as the case may be.
their behalf, signed by the prescribed number of
(NOTE: The circulators of petitions for ju-
qualified electors of the Commonwealth or of the
dicial candidates need not be enrolled members
political district, as the case may be, within
of the designated party.)
which the nomination is to be made or election
is to be held. verified by affidavits of the candi-
Blank Forms of Petitions for Nomination
dates as provided by law.
The Secretary of the Commonwealth. al-
Petitions-Qualifications of Signers
though not required by law to do so, will fur-
nish a reasonable supply of blank petitions free
Each signer of a nomination petition shall
of charge to candidates for those offices which
sign but one such petition for each office to be
require filing of petitions with the Secretary,
filled, and shall declare therein that he is a reg-
solely for the purpose of uniformity and to in-
istered and enrolled member of the party desig-
sure compliance with all the provisions of the
nated in such petitions: Provided, however, That
law relating to the filing of petitions, and to as-
where there are two or more persons to be
sure that the statements, affidavits, etc., are in
elected to the same office, each signer may sign
proper form.
petitions for as many candidates for such office
as he could vote for at the November Election.
Number of Signatures Required
He shall also declare therein that he is a quali-
fied elector of the county therein named, and
For the office of United States Senator, peti-
of the political district or division in which
tions must be signed by at least one hundred
nomination is to be made. He shall add his
(100) registered and enrolled members of the
occupation and residence, giving city, borough
proper party in each of at least ten (10) counties.
or township, with street and number, if any,
For the office of Governor and Licutenant
and shall also add the date of signing. No
Governor, petitions must be signed by at least
NOMINATION PETITION SHALL BE
one hundred (100) registered and enrolled mem-
CIRCULATED PRIOR TO the THIR-
hers of the proper party in each of at least
TEENTH TUESDAY before the primary nor
fiye (5) counties.
later than the TENTH TUESDAY before the
For the office of Representative in Congress
primary. No signature shall be counted unless
and Senator in the General Assembly, petitions
it bears date within this period.
must be signed by at least two hundred regis-
A nomination petition may be on one or more
tered and enrolled members of the proper party
in the district.
sheets, and different sheets must be used for
For the office of Representative in the Gen-
signers resident in different connties. Each
eral Assembly, petitions must be signed by at
sheet shall have appended thereto the affidavit
least one hundred registered and enrolled mem-
of the circulator of the sheet, setting forth that
hers of the proper party in the legislative
he or she is a qualified elector duly registered
district.
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ALL OTHERS are filed with the proper
For the office of member of the State Com-
ounty board of elections.
mittee, petitions must be signed by at least one
Immdred registered and enrolled members of
Fees for Filing Nomination
the proper party from the senatorial district,
Petitions for ALL Offices
except where a senatorial district is composed
of one or more counties and part of other conn-
All filing fees MUST accompany the nomina-
ties, in which event the petitions must be signed
tion petitions and must be in the form of
by at least one hundred such electors residing
CERTIFIED CHECK or MONEY ORDER
in that portion of the senatorial district which
ONLY, made payable to the Commonwealth of
is electing a member.
Pennsylvania when filed with the Secretary of
For an office to be voted for by the electors
the Commonwealth, and in the form of certified
of an entire county or city, or for district coun-
check, money order or cash, payable to the
cilman in a city of the first class, petitions must
county beard when filed with the county board
be signed by at least one hundred registered and
of elections.
enrolled members of the proper party.
The filing fees cannot be refunded in the event
For the office of inspector of election. petition.
of the withdrawal of any candidate named in any
must be signed by at least five registered and
petition, or for any other cause whatsoever.
enrolled members oi the proper party.
For the office of President of the United
States, or for any public office to be filled by the
Notice to Candidates with Reference
electors of the State at large, the filing fee is
to Filing Petitions for Nomination
fifty dollars ($50.00).
For the office of Representative in Congress
All nomination petitions must be filed on or
or Judge of a Court of Record, the filing fee is
before the TENTH TUESDAY prior to the
thirty-five dollars ($35.00).
primary election in the office of the Secretary
For the office oi Senator or Representative in
of the Commonwealth or the county board of
elections, as the case may be.
the General Assembly, the filing fee is twenty-
five dollars ($25.00).
Under the law, nomination petitions filed in
For any other office to be filled by the electors
the office of the Secretary of the Common-
of an entire county, the filing fee is twenty-five
wealth, at Harrisburg, must be received not later
dollars ($25.00), with the following exceptions:
than five o'clock P.M., on the last day for filing.
jury commissioner, ten dollars ($10.00); prison
Petitions filed with contra boards of elections
inspector, two dollars ($2.00); County auditor
must be filed not later than the ordinary closing
in eighth class counties, five dollars ($5.00).
hours for such offices on the last day for filing.
For the office of district councilman in a city
None may be filed after that hour.
of the first class, the filing fee is twenty-five
For their own protection, candidates are orged
dollars ($25.00).
to file their petitions as early as possible and
For any office to be filled by the electors of
then, if the petitions need amendment, there will
an entire city, the following sums: a city of
be ample time for correction, without having to
the first or second class, twenty-five dollars
seek Court approval.
($25.00): a city of the second class A, fifteen
dollars ($15.00): a city of the third class. ten
Where to File Nomination Petitions
dollars ($10.00).
Petitions for the offices of President of the
For the office of District Delegate or Alter-
United States, U. S. Senators and Representa-
nate District Delegate, or member of State
tives in Congress, ALL State-wide offices,
Committee, the filing fee is ten dollars ($10.00).
Judges, Senators, District Delegates and Alter-
For the office of alderman, justice of the peace
mate Delegates. Representatives in the General
or constable, the filing fee is two dollars ($2.00).
Assembly and State Committees of the Political
For any borough, town, township of the first
parties are filed with the Secretary of the
class, school district or poor district office, not
Commonwealth.
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otherwise provided for, the filing fee is two dol-
lars ($2.00).
nomination by request in writing, signed by him
For the office of township auditor or road
and acknowledged before an officer qualified to
supervisor, the filing fee is one dollar ($1.00).
take acknowledgment of deeds, and filed in the
There is no filing fee for a nomination petition
office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth, or
for any public office for which no compensation
of the county board as the case may be.
is provided by law, nor for any nomination peti-
Such written withdrawals must be filed at
tion for any public office in any township of the
least eighty-five (85) days previous to the day
second class.
of the general or municipal election and must
be received in the office of the Secretary of the
Time and Manner of Withdrawal of
Commonwealth not later than five o'clock P.M.
Candidates Before Primary
on the last day for filing the same, or by the
regular closing hour in the county board offices.
A candidate for nomination or election at any
No candidate may withdraw any withdrawal
primary may withdraw his name as a candidate
notice after it has been received and filed, and
by a request in writing, signed by him and ac-
thereby reinstate his nomination.
knowledged before an officer empowered to ad-
minister oaths, and filed in the office in which
his nomination petition was filed. When re-
Vacancy in Party Nomination by Failure
quired to be filed in the office of the Secretary
to Pay Filing Fee
of the Commonwealth, such withdrawal to be
Every person nominated at the primary elec-
effective, must be received in the office of the
tion as the candidate of any political party for
Secretary of the Commonwealth, at Harrisburg.
any office, other than a borough, town, township
not later than five o'clock P.M., on the seventh
or school district office, or the office of alder-
day next succeeding the last day for filing nomi-
man, justice of the peace, or constable, who has
nation petitions in that office, and at the regular
not paid the required fee for filing a nomination
closing hour in the offices of the county boards.
petition for such office, shall pay the amount of
No candidate may withdraw any withdrawal
such fee to the Secretary of the Commonwealth,
notice after it has been received and filed, and
or to the county board of elections, as the case
thereby reinstate his nomination petition.
may be. at least eighty-five (85) days previous
to the day of the general or municipal election
Manner of Filling Vacancy Caused By Death
at which such candidate's name would appear on
of Person Named in Nomination Petition
the ballot. Failure to do so will result in a
If the candidate named in a nomination peti-
vacancy in such party nomination, which shall
tion dies after such petition has been duly filed
be filled in the manner provided in the case of
for any primary and before the day of the pri-
death or withdrawal of any nominee.
mary election, the original signers of said peti-
tion, or the majority of them may sign another
Filling Vacancies Caused by Death
petition proposing a new candidate for said
or Withdrawal of Candidates
office at any time prior to the printing of the
Nominated at the Primary
ballots or ballot labels. Such petition shall have
the same force and effect as the original peti-
Any vacancy happening or existing after the
tion, and the name of the candidate SO nominated
date of the primary in any party nomination, by
shall be substituted for that of the deceased
reason of the death or withdrawal of any candi-
candidate.
date after nomination, or by reason of the death
before or on the day of the primary election of
Withdrawal of Candidates Nominated at
a candidate for nomination who had received a
Primary
plurality of votes of his party for the office for
which he sought nomination, may be filled by
Any person who has been nominated by any
a substituted nomination made by such commit-
political party may withdraw his name from
tee as is authorized by the rules of the party to
16
make nominations in the event of vacancies on
17
or refuse to perform any of the duties prescribed
Conduct of Elections
by the laws relating to absentee voting, or shall
reveal or divulge any of the details of any ballot
When Elections Are Held
cast in accordance with the provisions of law, or
shall count an absentee ballot knowing the same
1. The "General Election" is the election
to be contrary to the provisions of law, or shall
which is held in all even-numbered years on the
reject an absentee ballot without reason to be-
Tuesday next following the first Monday of
lieve that the same is contrary to the provisions
November.
of law, or shall permit an elector to cast his bal-
2. The "Municipal Election" is the election
lot at a polling place knowing that there has
which is held in all odd-numbered years on the
been issued to the elector an absentee ballot, he
Tuesday next following the first Monday of
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon con-
November.
viction shall be punished by a fine not exceeding
3. The "Primary Election" is the election held
one thousand dollars ($1000), or be imprisoned
on the third Tuesday of May in all years, except
for a term of one year, or both, at the discretion
in presidential years, when it is held on the
of the court.
fourth Tuesday of April.
Voting Hours
At all primaries and elections the polls shall
be opened at 7 o'clock A.M. Prevailing Time,
and shall remain open continuously until 8
o'clock P.M. Prevailing Time.
Election Officers
The election board in every district consists of
a judge of election and two (2) inspectors of
election. They are elected at Municipal elections
and serve for a term of four years, beginning the
first Monday of January following their election.
In paper ballot districts each inspector shall ap-
point one clerk to serve at the election. In
voting-machine districts one clerk shall be ap-
pointed by the minority inspector to serve at
the election. In addition thereto, in each district
in which more than one voting machine is used,
the county board of elections shall appoint a
voting machine inspector for each additional
machine to be used in such district.
Each elector may vote for one inspector and
the majority inspector in any district is the one
who received the highest number of votes at
the election. The minority inspector is the one
who received the second highest number of votes
at the election.
Preliminary Duties
All election officers are required to be at the
polling place at least thirty (30) minutes before
7 o'clock A.M., so that the board may organize
and take care of the preliminary details. The
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
The law was passed last Wednesday (December 15) establishing a
primary for the District on May 2. As soon as we have more facts
they will be put together.
Glen Sedam
December 22
INDIANA
We had the wrong statute in our files. The right one is on the
way.
Glen Sedam
December 22
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PRIMARIES; NOMINATIONS
3513.13
to 3513.11. and a national convention to nominate its presi-
I shall, to the best of my judgment and ability, support
Ohio
dential candidate pursuant to 3513.12, in order for its candi-
date to have a place on the presidential ballot, OAG 68-013,
that candidate for president of the United States who
shall have been selected at this primary by the voters of
my party in the manner provided in sections 3513.01 to
3513.32, inclusive, of the Revised Code, as their candi-
3513.12 (4785-75). National convention delegates and
date for such office.
alternates.
At the primary election which shall be held on the first
delegate
Tuesday after the first Monday in May in the year 1952,
For signature of candidate for
and similarly in every fourth year thereafter, delegates
alternate
at large and alternates at large to the national conven-
(131 V S 53. Eff. 10-13-65)
tions of the different political parties shall be chosen by
OJur 2d: 19, Elections §§ 193, 194
direct vote of the electors in the manner prescribed in
Held: on the evidence the Board of Elections was not justi-
sections 3513.01 to 3513.32, inclusive, of the Revised
fied in rejecting a nominating petition and such rejection con-
Code, for the nomination of candidates for state offices,
stituted an abuse of discretion. State ex rel Pucel V Green,
except that whenever any group of candidates for dele-
165 OS 175, 134 NE(2d) 154, affirming 101 App 531, affirming
74 Abs 604.
gate at large or alternate at large file with the secretary
Held: court would not issue injunction compelling state to
of state statements as provided by this section, designat-
place name of candidate for president on ballot. but would en-
ing the same persons as their first and second choices for
join state from prohibiting write-in voting. Socialist Labor
president of the United States, such a group of candi-
Party i Rhodes, 290 FSupp 983 (1908); modified 89 SCt 5
(1968).
dates may submit a group petition containing a declara-
A political party formed pursuant to 3517.01 must have a
tion of candidacy for each of such candidates, and such
state convention to nominate its presidential electors pursuant
group petition need be signed only by the number of
to 3513.11. and a national convention to nominate its presi-
electors required for the petition of a single candidate,
dential candidate pursuant to 3513.12. in order for its candi-
date to have a place on the presidential ballot. OAG 68-013.
provided that no group petition may be submitted ex-
Delegates and alternates-at-large to the national conven-
cept by a group of candidates equal in number to the
tions of the different political parties and delegates and al-
whole number of delegates at large or alternates at
ternates to such conventions from districts within this state
large to be elected.
are to be elected in the year 1948, and in every fourth year
thereafter, at the primary election to be held on the first
Candidates for election as delegates and alternates to
Tuesday after the first Monday in May of such years. 1948
such conventions from districts within the state shall be
OAG 2629.
chosen by direct vote of the electors in the manner pre-
RULINGS OF SECRETARY OF STATE
scribed in such sections for the nomination of candidates
Board of Elections shall not permit declarations
for district offices, except that whenever any group of
of candidacy and certificates to be filed for delegates
candidates for district delegate and alternate file with
to national conventions of political parties unless ac-
the secretary of state statements as provided by this
companied by a statement of the first and second choice
tion, designating the same persons as their first and
of the candidate for President of the United States and
Lond choices for president of the United States, such
unless accompanied also by the written consent of the
a group of candidates may submit a group petition con-
candidates for the presidency that their names be so used
taining a declaration of candidacy for each of such can-
by such candidates for delegates. (April, 1930)
didates, and such group petition need be signed only by
the number of electors required for the petition of a
BALLOTS
single candidate, provided that no group petition may
be submitted except by a group of candidates equal in :
number to the whole number of district delegates and
alternates to be elected. Each person seeking to be
3513.13 (4785-80). Separate ballots for political
elected as delegate or alternate to such national con-
parties; specifications and contents.
vention shall file with his declaration of candidacy and
Separate primary election ballots shall be provided
certificate a statement in writing signed by him in which
by the board of elections for each political party having
he shall state his first and second choice for nomination
candidates for nomination or election in a primary elec-
as candidate of his party for the presidency of the
tion. Section 3505.08 of the Revised Code governing
United States. The secretary of state shall not permit
the kind of paper, the kind of ink, and the size and
any declaration of candidacy and certificate of a candi-
style of type to be used in the printing of ballots for
date for election as such delegate or alternate to be filed
general elections shall apply in the printing of ballots
unless accompanied by such statement in writing; pro-
for primary elections.
vided that the name of no candidate for the presidency
Primary election ballots shall have printed on the back
shall be so used without his written consent. The name
thereof Official
(name of party)
of such first and second choice for nomination as candi-
primary ballot," the date of the election, and the fac-
date for the presidency of each candidate for election as
simile signatures of the members of the board.
such delegate or alternate shall be printed and appear on
Such ballots shall have stubs attached at the top
the primary ballots immediately below the name of such
thereof as required on ballots for general elections.
candidate in such a way as to clearly disclose the prefer-
On the back of every ballot used there shall be a solid
ence of each candidate. Each candidate for election as
black line printed opposite the blank rectangular space
such delegate or alternate may also file along with his
that is used to mark the choice of the voter. This line
declaration of candidacy and certificate a statement in
shall be printed wide enough SO that the mark in the
writing signed by him in the following form:
blank rectangular space will not be visible from the back
side of the ballot.
Statement of candidate for election
Such ballots shall have printed at the top thereof and
delegate
below the stubs "Official
(name of party)
to the (here insert name of political
primary ballot" and instructions to the voter
(alternate)
party)
to the effect that to vote for a candidate he must place
national convention.
"X" in the rectangular space at the left of the name of
I hereby declare to the voters of my political party in
such candidate, and that if he tears, soils, defaces, or
the state of Ohio that, if elected as
erroneously marks the ballot he may return it to the
delegate
precinct election officers and obtain another ballot.
to their national party convention,
Primary election ballots shall contain the names of
alternate
all persons whose declarations of candidacy and peti-
STATE OF
TENNESSEE
Chapter 102] PUBLIC ACTS, 1971
195 11/22/71
CHAPTER NO. 102
HOUSE BILL NO. 29
By Ashe, Holcomb, Bissell, Davis, Copeland, Booker,
Krieg, Edgar, Jensen, Bowman, DeFriese, Denton,
Bradley, Longley, Anderson, Stafford, Hawks, Gill,
Watson, Bragg, Miss Doyle, Pruitt, Murphy (Davidson),
Bible, Hinton, Murphy (Shelby), Bates, Love, Lawson,
Hopper, Boner, Bowers, Berryhill, Coffey, Good,
Robinson (Washington), Hurley
Substituted for: Senate Bill No. 204
By Roberson, Bruce, Neal
AN ACT to provide for the holding of a preferential presidential primary
election in Tennessee; to allow party primaries to be held at the same
time.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
THE STATE OF TENNESSEE:
SECTION 1. This Act shall be called the
"Presidential Preference,Primary Act of 1971."
SECTION 2. On the first Thursday in May of each
year when a president of the United States is to be
elected, a preferential presidential primary shall be held
for each political party. Every qualified voter shall have
the opportunity to vote for his preference on the ballot
of his party.
SECTION 3. The name of any candidate for a
major political party nomination for president of the
United States shall be printed on the ballot only:
(1) By direction of the secretary of state, who shall
place the name of such a candidate for president of the
United States upon the ballot when he shall have
determined in his sole discretion that such candidates'
candidacy is generally advocated or recognized in
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national news media throughout the United States
unless such candidate shall execute and file with the
secretary of state an affidavit stating without
qualification that he is not now and does not intend to
become a candidate for president in the forthcoming
presidential elections.
(2) Upon petition for nomination filed by or on
behalf of a candidate not later than 12:00 noon
prevailing time on the second Thursday in March of the
barch?
year when an election is to be held with the authorities
herein designated, signed by at least twenty-five
hundred (2500) registered voters of the party whose
nomination he seeks and signed by the candidate in
whose behalf the petition is filed. The nominating
petition shall be filed with the respective state chairmen
or secretaries of the primary election commissions for
the respective parties and with the secretary of state. It
shall be the duty of the chairmen of the respective state
primary election commissions to certify to the chairmen
of the various county primary election commissions the
names of all candidates in whose behalf proper
nominating petitions have been filed.
Whenever the chairman or secretary of the
respective party shall receive petitions qualifying the
name of a candidate for president to be placed on the
ballot, he shall forthwith notify the prospective
candidate by the most expeditious means and shall
advise such prospective candidate that unless he
withdraws his name from the ballot within ten (10) days
after receipt of such notice his name will appear on the
ballot of his party at the presidential preference
primary. If a candidate signifies his desire to withdraw
from the primary, his name shall not appear on the
ballot.
SECTION 4. Ballots for each party shall contain a
column for president on the ballot for each political
party. The column shall be headed "Candidate of the
party for president of the United States."
Chapter 102] PUBLIC ACTS, 1971
197
Underneath this heading shall appear the words, "I
hereby declare my preference for candidate for the
office of president of the United States to be as
follows:" Below these words there shall be printed the
names of candidates with the usual boxes at the right.
SECTION 5. Ballots shall be counted and returns
made and canvassed as provided in Tennessee Code
Annotated 2-813 and other sections relating thereto.
SECTION 6. The results of the preferential
presidential primary shall be binding on the delegates to
the National Political Nominating Conventions as
hereinafter provided. Delegates elected from a
Congressional District shall be bound by the election
results within said District, and they shall cast their first
and second ballot for the candidate winning the primary
within said District. Delegates elected on a state at large
basis shall be bound by the election results on the state
at large basis, and they shall cast their first ballot for the
candidate winning the primary in the entire state. The
delegates shall thereafter be bound to support such
candidate so long as he, not to exceed two (2) ballots,
has twenty percent (20%) of the total convention vote
or until such time the candidate of their party releases
them from the results of the presidential preference
primary.
SECTION 7. Any political party may hold county
or municipal primary elections for the purpose of
nominating candidates for county or municipal offices
to be filled at the August regular elections at the same
time as the preferential presidential primary is held. Any
county or municipality may hold referendums or special
elections at the same time the presidential preference
primary is held.
SECTION 8. Whenever a political party shall
desire to hold such a county or municipal primary at the
same time that the preferential presidential primary is
held the governing authority of such party shall notify
the respective state chairman or secretary of the primary
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election commission of such party of the intent of the
party to hold such a primary not later than 12 o'clock
noon prevailing time the second Thursday in March of
the year when the election is to be held.
SECTION 9. The name of no candidate for
nomination for any office to be filled by the voters in
such local primary election shall be printed upon any
official ballot used in such primary unless not later than
twelve o'clock (12:00) noon prevailing time on the
second Thursday in March of the year when the primary
is to be held, a petition, signed by at least twenty-five
(25) voters registered to vote in such primary, is filed
with the county chairman of the party of which
nomination he seeks. The respective county chairmen of
the parties shall certify to the respective state chairmen
or secretaries the names of the candidates who have
qualified for the nomination.
SECTION 10. All laws relating to primary or
regular elections shall apply to primaries under the
provisions of this Act unless clearly inconsistent with
this Act.
SECTION 11. The county election commission of
each county shall prepare all ballots used in conducting
elections held under the provisions of this Act.
SECTION 12. The first preferential presidential
primary shall be held on the first Thursday in May
1972.
SECTION 13. BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That
the provisions of this Act are hereby declared to be
severable, and if any of its sections, provisions, clauses,
or parts be held unconstitutional or void, then the
remainder of this Act shall continue in full force and
effect, it being the legislative intent now hereby
declared, that this Act would have been adopted even if
such unconstitutional or void matter had not been
included therein.
Chapter 103] PUBLIC ACTS, 1971
199
SECTION 14. This Act shall take effect on
becoming a law, the public welfare requiring it.
PASSED: April 27, 1971
James R. McKinney,
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
John S. Wilder,
SPEAKER OF THE SENATE
APPROVED: April 28, 1971
Winfield Dunn,
GOVERNOR
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA
1971 SESSION
RATIFIED BILL
and
CHAPTER 225
SENATE BILL 39
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR A PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY ELECTION.
PRESCRIBING NOMINATION AND BALLOTING: SPECIFYING SELECTION AND
OBLIGATIONS OF DELEGATES.
The General Assembly of North Carolina do enact:
Section 1. Chapter 163 of the General Statutes of North
Carolina is hereby amended by inserting therein a new article to
be designated as Article 18A and to read as follows:
"Article 18A.
Presidential Primary Act.
"G.S. 163-213.1. Short title. This article may be cited as
the "Presidential Primary Act.
"G.S. 163-213.2. Presidential primary, date of election.
Beginning with the primary elections to be conducted in 1972 and
every four years thereafter, as directed in G.S. 163-1 (b), the
voters of this State shall be given an opportunity to express
their preference for the person to be the presidential candidate
of their political party.
"G.S. 163-213.3. Conduct of election. The presidential
primary election shall be conducted and canvassed by the same
authority and in the manner provided by law for the conduct and
canvassing of the primary election for the office of Governor and
all other offices enumerated in G.S. 163-187 and under the same
provisions stipulated in G.S. 163-188. The State Board of
Elections shall have authority to promulgate reasonable rules and
regulations, not inconsistent with provisions contained herein,
pursuant to the administration of this Act.
"G.S. 163-213.4. Nomination by State Board of Elections The
State Board of Elections shall convene in Raleigh on the date
prescribed for the deadline for candidates filing for State and
National offices in G.S. 163-106 (c). At the meeting required by
this section the State Board of Elections shall nominate as
presidential primary candidates all of those generally advocated
and nationally recognized as candidates of the political parties,
qualified under provisions of Article 9 of Chapter 163 of the
General Statutes, for the office of President of the United
States. Immediately upon completion of this requirement the
Board shall release, to the news media, all such nominees
selected. Provided, however, nothing shall prohibit the partial
selection of nominees prior to the meeting required by this
section, if all provisions of G.S. 163-213.6 have been complied
with. Upon the completion of the form and the filing fee as
required by G.S. 163-213.6, the Board shall release the partial
selection of nominees to the news media.
"G.S. 163-213.5. Nomination by petition. Any person seeking
the endorsement by the national political party for the office of
President of the United States, or any group organized in this
state on behalf of, and with the consent of, such person, may
file with the State Board of Elections petitions signed by 10,000
persons who, at the time they sign are registered and qualified
voters in this state and are affiliated, by such registration,
with the same political party as the candidate for whom the
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petitions are filed. Such petitions shall be certified promptly
by the chairman of the board of elections of the county in which
the signatures were obtained and shall be filed by the
petitioners with the State Board of Elections no later than 5:00
p.m. on the fifteenth day following the date on which the State
Board of Elections is required to meet as directed by G.S. 163-
213.4.
The petitions must state the name of the candidate for
nomination, along with a letter of approval signed by such
candidate. Said petitions must also state the name and address
of the chairman of any such group organized to circulate
petitions authorized under this section. The requirement for
signers of such petitions shall be the same as now required under
provisions of G.S. 163-96 (b) (1) and (2). The requirement of the
respective chairmen of county boards of elections shall be the
same as now required under the provisions of G.S. 163-96 (b) (1)
and (2) as they relate to the chairman of the county board of
elections.
The group of petitioners shall pay to the chairman of the
county board of elections à fee of ten cents (10c) for each
signature he is required to examine and verify under the
provisions of this section.
The State Board of Elections shall forthwith determine the
sufficiency of petitions filed with it and shall immediately
communicate its determination to the chairman of such group
organized to circulate petitions. The form and style of petition
shall be as prescribed by the State Board of Elections.
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"G. 163-213.6. Notification to candidates; filing fee.-The
State Board of Elections shall forthwith contact each person who
has been nominated by the Board or by petition and notify him in
writing by registered mail with return receipt requested, that
his name will be printed as a candidate on the North Carolina
presidential primary ballot, provided such candidates as are
nominated by the State Board of Elections shall, within 15 days
after receipt of the notification submit a filing fee of one
thousand dollars ($1,000) to the State Board of Elections along
with a "Notice of Candidacy" form to be supplied by the Board.
Candidates nominated by petition under the provisions of this
Article shall not be required to submit the filing fee required
by this section. Failure of candidates, nominated by the State
Board of Elections, to submit such fee and execute such "Notice
of Candidacy" shall be a disclaimer and a withdrawal of the name
from the primary.
"G.S. 163-213.7. Voting in presidential primary: ballots. The
names of all candidates in the presidential primary shall appear
with the names of the candidates for other offices of their
respective parties at an appropriate place on the ballot or
voting machine. The voter shall be able to cast his ballot for
one of the presidential candidates of his party, but shall not be
permitted to vote for candidates of a political party different
from his registration. Persons registered as "Independents" or
"No Party" shall not participate in the presidential primary
except upon changing such affiliation in accordance with law.
The State Board of Elections shall have authority, in its sole
discretion, to print a separate ballot for presidential
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candidates or to combine it with some or all of the ballots
presently authorized under the provisions of G.S. 163-109 (b).
"G.S. 163-213.8. Political parties bound by results of
primary: first ballot. (a) Upon the completion of the official
canvass of the results of the primary by the State Board of
Elections, the Secretary of State shall certify to the State
Chairman of each political party participating in the primary the
following:
(1) the names of the candidates, entitled to delegate
votes under provisions of G.S. 163-213.9; and
(2) the total vote received by each; and
(3) a declaration that the results of the Presidential
Primary, in accordance with the division of votes
reflected by the official canvass, shall be the
official vote, cast by each political party at its
National Convention, on the first ballot only, and
shall be designated by this Act as an automatic
vote, expressing the will of the people of the
State of North Carolina, and
(4) after the vote on the first ballot by a political
party at its National Convention, as required by
this Article, all responsibility under this Act
shall terminate and further balloting shall be the
prerogative of the political parties as might be
prescribed by the rules of such political parties.
"G.S. 163-213.9. Number of votes to be cast for candidates
participating in primary.- (a) The four candidates receiving the
highest number of votes, or all candidates if there are fewer
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than four participating in the primary, provided each such
candidate receives at least 15% of the total vote cast by his
political party, shall be awarded a pro-rata portion of the
authorized delegate vote of his political party as follows:
(1) the total vote received by the candidates
qualifying under the provisions of this Article and
subsections herein shall, when combined, be equal
to 100%; and
(2) each such candidate shall share in the total
percentage in direct proportion to the total vote
received by him as is calculated to represent the
total vote received by him as it is mathematically
determined to be the percentage of the aggregate
vote which represents 100%; and
(3) each political party shall appropriate such
percentage, as is determined by this section, to
the total number of delegate votes as are allotted
by the national committee of each party: and
(4) each political party shall, on the first ballot at
its National Convention, cast this State's vote for
the candidates , as determined by the primary and
calculated under this section.
Provided, however, in the event of the death or the withdrawal
of a candidate receiving votes under this section prior to the
tabulation of the first ballot, any delegate votes allocated to
such candidate who dies or withdraws shall be considered
uncommitted. Withdrawal as it appears in the preceding sentence
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shall mean notice in writing by the candidate to the Chairman of
the North Carolina delegation prior to the first ballot.
"G.S. 163-213.10. It shall be the responsibility of the State
Chairman of each political party, qualified under the laws of
this state, to notify his party's National Committee no later
than January 30 of each year in which such Presidential Primary
shall be conducted of the provisions contained herein relating to
the automatic vote on the first ballot as required under this
Act. =
Sec.
2.
This Act shall become effective upon
ratification.
In the General Assembly read three times and ratified,
this the 22nd day of April, 1971.
H. P. TAYLOR, JR
H. P. Taylor, Jr.
President of the Senate
PHILIP P. GODWIN
Philip P. Godwin
:
Speaker of the House of Representatives
GivenDate
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WEST VIRGINIA
We have only partial sections of the statute. The rest is on the
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PRIMARY ELECTIONS AND NOMINATING PROCEDURES
$ 3-5-2
Sec.
Sec.
3-5-9. Certification and posting of can-
3-5-18. Disposition of certificates of re-
didacies.
sults.
3-5-10. Publication and printing of bal-
3-5-19. Vacancies in nominations; how
lots; number.
filled; fees.
3-5-11. Candidacies not certified; vacan-
3-5-20. Election contests and court re-
cies; stickers.
view.
3-5-12. Official and sample ballots; color.
3-5-21. Party conventions to nominate
3-5-13. Form and contents of ballots.
presidential electors; candi-
3-5-14. General provisions applicable to
dates; organization: duties.
primary elections.
3-5-22. Other party and group nomina-
3-5-15. Ascertaining and certifying pri-
tions: procedure.
mary election results.
3-5-23. Certificate nominations; require-
3-5-16. Return of supplies and certifi-
ments and control; penalties.
cates.
3-5-24. Filing of nomination certificates;
3-5-17. Canvassing and certifying re-
time.
turns; recount procedures.
§ 3-5-1. Time and place of holding primary elections; hours polls
open.
Primary elections shall be held at the voting place in each of the voting
precincts in the State, for the purposes set forth in this article, on the
second Tuesday in May in the year one thousand nine hundred sixty-four
and in each second year thereafter.
At such election the polls shall be opened and closed at the hours pro-
vided for opening and closing the polls in a general election. (1915, C. 26,
2; 1916, 3rd Ex. Sess., c. 5, § 2; Code 1923, c. 3, § 26a (2) ; 1959, c. 67;
1963, c. 64.)
ALR references. - Exclusion of per-
lar requirements for participation by po-
sons from participating in primaries, 151
litical parties in primary elections, 70
ALR 1121.
ALR2d 1162.
Validity of percentage of vote or simi-
:
§ 3-5-2.7 Delegates to national conventions; alternates.
At the primary election to be held in the year nineteen hundred sixty-
four, and in each fourth year thereafter, there shall be elected by the
voters of each political party of the State the number of persons to which
the party is entitled as delegates-at-large, and by the voters of each po-
litical party in each congressional district in the State the number of
delegates to which the district is entitled, in the national convention of
the party to be next held after the date of such primary. The persons
receiving the highest number of votes in the State as delegates-at-large, to
the number to which the State is entitled, shall be elected delegates. The
persons receiving the highest number of votes as delegates in any con-
gressional district, to the number to which the district is entitled, shall
be elected delegates. Each delegate so elected shall then appoint an in-
dividual to serve as alternate delegate, and shall by registered letter notify
the secretary of state of such appointment within forty days after the pri-
mary election. (1915, c. 26, § 30; 1916, 3rd Ex. Sess., C. 5, §§ 1, 30; Code
1923, C. 3, §§ 26a (1), 26a (30) ; 1957, c. 80; 1959, c. 67; 1963, C. 64.)
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Presidential preference.
In presidential election years, in addition to the candidates required to
be nominated at the primary election, the qualified voters of each political
party shall have the opportunity of voting for their choice among those
aspiring to be the candidates of their respective parties for president of
the United States. The names of such aspirants shall be printed on the
official election ballot of their respective parties, as provided in section
thirteen [§ 3-5-13] of this article, upon the filing with the secretary of
state of the announcement as provided in section seven [§ 3-5-7] of this
article, and the ballot shall be marked and the vote shall be counted,
canvassed and returned under the same conditions as to names, certificates
and other matters, as the names and certificates of the party aspirants
for the party nomination for the office of governor. (1915, c. 26; 1916,
3rd Ex. Sess., c. 5, § 31; Code 1923, c. 3, § 26a(31) ; 1939, c. 58; 1963,
c. 64.)
§ 3-5-4. Nomination of candidates in primary elections,
At each primary election, the candidate or candidates of each political
party for all offices to be filled at the ensuing general election by the
voters of the entire State, of each congressional district, of each State
senatorial district, of each delegate district, of each judicial circuit of West
Virginia, of each county, and of each magisterial district in the State shall
be nominated by the voters of the different political parties, except that
no presidential elector shall be nominated at a primary election.
In primary elections a plurality of the votes cast shall be sufficient for
the nomination of candidates for office. Where only one candidate of a
political party for any office in a political division, including party com-
mitteemen and delegates to national conventions, is to be chosen, the candi-
date receiving the highest number of votes therefor in the primary elec-
tion shall be declared the party nominee for such office. Where two or
more such candidates are to be chosen in the primary election, the candi-
dates constituting the proper number to be SO chosen who shall receive
the highest number of votes cast in the political division in which they
are candidates shall be declared the party nominees and choices for such
office, except that candidates for the office of commissioner of the county
court shall be nominated and elected in accordance with the provisions of
section 23 of article VIII of the Constitution of this State and that mem-
bers of county boards of education shall be elected at primary elections in
accordance with the provisions of section six [§ 3-5-6] of this article.
In case of tie votes between candidates for party nominations or elections
in primary elections, the choice of the political party shall be determined
by lot by the executive committee of the party for the political division
in which such persons are candidates. (1915, c. 26; 1916, 3rd Ex. Sess.,
c. 5, §§ 1, 20, 30; Code 1923, c. 3, §§ 26a(1), (20), (30) ; 1939, c. 57;
1943, C. 48; 1951, C. 86; 1955, c. 61; 1963, c. 64; 1964, 1st Ex. Sess., C. 2.)
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/
§ 11-3. Authority of State central committee exclusive; incorpora-
tion of political parties prohibited.
(a) Exclusive authority; incorporation of political parties prohibited.
-The governing body of a political party shall be the State central com-
mittee for the State, and no other organization, whenever or however in-
corporated, shall be entitled to any recognition or official status for any
purpose contained in this article. Political parties in this State, whether
making nominations through primary elections or nominating petitions,
are expressly forbidden to incorporate under the general laws of this State
providing for the formation of corporations.
(b) Penalties.-It shall be unlawful for any organization other than
the State central committee for the State to hold itself out as the of-
ficial organization or governing body of any political party. Violation of
this section is punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand
($1,000) dollars, or by imprisonment in jail for a period of six (6) months,
or by both fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the court. (1967, ch.
392, § 1; 1971, ch. 354.)
Effect of amendment.-The 1971 amend-
lotta V. Raimondi, 251 Md. 384, 247 A.2d
ment, effective July 1, 1971, substituted
519 (1968).
"nominating petitions" for "primary meet-
Subsection (b) is directed against group
ings" in the second sentence of subsection
action and not that of an individual can-
(a).
didate. Culotta V. Raimondi, 251 Md. 384,
Legislative intent.-The legislative in-
247 A.2d 519 (1968).
tent expressed by subsection (b) of this
Applied in Barnhart V. Mandel, 311 F.
section is to reach the situation where
Supp. 814 (D. Md. 1970).
there is a claim by an organization, other
Stated in Wood V. Putterman, 316 F.
than the State central committee, that
Supp. 646 (D. Md. 1970).
it is the official party organization. Cu-
PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES AND CONVENTIONS
§ 12-1. Delegates to national conventions.
(a) Selection of delegates.-The total number of delegates and alter-
nate delegates to represent the respective political parties at their respec-
tive national conventions shall be ascertained and determined by the gov-
erning body of each party and certified to the State Administrative Board
of Election Laws not later than the first day of March in each year in
MARCH
which national conventions for the nomination of President and Vice-
President are held. The selection of delegates shall be as follows:
(1) Election of District Delegates. Of the number of delegates allotted
to Maryland, with the exception of those provided for in paragraph (3)
of this subsection, there shall be elected from each congressional district
an equal number of district delegates from the list of candidates certified
to the boards by the State Administrative Board of Election Laws. In
ascertaining the number of delegates to be elected from each congressional
district, the State Administrative Board of Election Laws shall determine
the highest whole number that can be multiplied by the current number of
congressional districts in Maryland to obtain a product closest to but
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Art. 33, § 12-1
not greater than 100% of the delegates allotted to Maryland by the re-
spective national party committee. Each delegate may have placed adja-
cent to his name on the ballot the name of a presidential candidate, pro-
vided that the written permission of the presidential candidate has been
received by the State Administrative Board of Election Laws at least
53 days prior to the date of the primary election.
(2) Election of At-Large Delegates. After the election of the district
delegates in accordance with § 12-1 (a) (1), those elected district dele-
gates from any national political party shall meet in convention not more
than 21 days after that election and shall elect, as "At-Large Delegates,"
the remainder of delegates allotted to Maryland by the respective na-
tional party committee and not elected under section 12-1 (a) (2).
(3) Ex Officio Delegates.
(i) The Governor of the State shall be an ex officio delegate to the na-
tional party convention of the party upon whose ticket he ran in the last
preceding gubernatorial election.
(ii) If provided for in the party constitution, the national committee-
man, the national committeewoman and the State party chairman of each
party shall be ex officio delegates.
(4) Selection of Alternates for Elected Delegates. The elected delega-
tion to the national party convention shall elect the alternate delegates to
the convention.
(5) Filling of Vacancies. The entire delegation to a national party con-
vention shall fill vacancies occurring in the office of delegate or alternate
delegate.
(b) Candidate for whom delegates bound to vote.-All the district dele-
gates to a national convention shall be bound to vote for the candidate of
their party for the office of President of the United States who receives
the highest number of votes within their respective congressional district
at the primary election, and the ex officio delegates and the at-large dele-
gates elected by the district delegates as herein provided shall be bound to
vote for the candidate who receives the highest total number of votes at the
primary election in the State, All delegates shall be SO bound until the
candidate for President of the United States is nominated by the conven-
tion, receives less than 35 percent of the votes for nomination by the con-
vention, or releases the delegation, or until two convention nominating
ballots have been taken.
(c) Election at party convention.In the case of a political party which
is not entitled to nominate candidates for public office by means of pri-
mary elections, subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall not apply and
in lieu thereof delegates and alternate delegates to represent the said po-
litical party at its respective national convention shall be elected at a party
convention in accordance with the lawful rules and practices of the said po-
litical party. (1957, ch. 739, § 1; 1965, ch. 784; 1967, ch. 392, $ 1; 1969, ch.
560; 1970, chs. 103, 440; 1971, chs. 268, 354.)
Effect of amendments.-Chapter 103, tive Board of Election Laws" for "Secre-
Acts 1970, substituted "State Administra- tary of State" in the first paragraph of
71
Art. 33, § 12-2 REGISTRATION AND ELECTION LAWS
subsection (a) and three times in para-
gave effect to the other, but both have
graph (1) of that subsection.
been given effect in the subsection as set
Chapter 440, Acts 1970, added "District"
out above.
in the catchline for paragraph (1) of sub-
Chapter 268, Acts 1971, effective July
section (a), added the exception in the first
1, 1971, divided subsection (b) into two
sentence of that paragraph, substituted
sentences, added "ex officio delegates and
"but not greater than 100%" for "75%"
the" in the first sentence and added "All
in the second sentence of that paragraph,
delegates shall be so bound". at the be-
rewrote paragraph (2), added present
ginning of the present second sentence.
paragraph (3), redesignated former para-
Chapter 354, Acts 1971, effective July
graphs (3) and (4) as (4) and (5), re-
1, 1971, added subsection (c).
spectively, substituted "elect the alternate
Editor's note.-Chapter 560, Acts 1969,
delegates to the convention" for "select
effective July 1, 1969, repealed former §§
their alternates" at the end of present
12-1 and 12-2, comprising the subtitle
paragraph (4), substituted "district" for
"Presidential Conventions," and enacted
"elected" near the beginning of subsection
in lieu thereof present §§ 12-1, 12-2 and
(b), and substituted "at-large delegates
12-3, comprising the new subtitle "Pres-
elected by the district delegates" for
idential Primaries and Conventions."
"delegates elected by a State party con-
Former § 12-1 also related to delegates
vention" near the middle of that subsec-
to national conventions and former § 12-2
tion.
was almost identical to present § 12-3.
Neither amendment to subsection (a)
§ 12-2. Primary election for candidate for President and delegates
to national convention.
(a) Manner of becoming candidate for nomination for President; with-
drawal of candidacy.-Any person who is a candidate for the nomination
of a party which must nominate candidates for State public office by means
of primary elections under the provisions of this article, for the office of
President of the United States, and who desires to obtain the vote of the
delegates from Maryland of the party in its national convention, may be-
come a candidate for nomination in primary elections to be held in accor-
dance with the provisions of this article only:
(1) By direction of the Secretary of State who shall place the name of
the candidate upon the ballot no sooner than 70 days nor later than 53
5: days before
days preceding the date set by law for the primary election when he has
election
determined in his sole discretion that the candidate's candidacy is gen-
erally advocated or recognized in mational news media throughout the
United States, unless the candidate executes and files with the Secretary
unless candid Fires
of State an affidavit stating without qualification that he is not and does
not intend to become a candidate for the office at the forthcoming election;
withdrawal
(2) By making the payment required and by filing with the State Ad-
ministrative Board of Election Laws, a petition in the form prescribed by
the State Administrative Board of Election Laws which shall contain the
signatures of not less than 400 of the registered voters within each con-
gressional district, at least 53 days preceding the date set by law for the
days before
primary election. Nothing in this section shall require compliance with §
7-1.
(3) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this article, whenever any
person who has been nominated in any presidential primary election, in a
45 days
writing signed by him and acknowledged before a justice of the peace or
notary public, notifies the officer or board with whom the certificate of
car withdraw
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Art. 33, § 12-2 REGISTRATION AND ELECTION LAWS
subsection (a) and three times in para-
gave effect to the other, but both have
graph (1) of that subsection.
been given effect in the subsection as set
Chapter 440, Acts 1970, added "District"
out above.
in the catchline for paragraph (1) of sub-
Chapter 268, Acts 1971, effective July
section (a), added the exception in the first
1, 1971, divided subsection (b) into two
sentence of that paragraph, substituted
sentences. added "ex officio delegates and
"but not greater than 100%" for "75%"
the" in the first sentence and added "All
in the second sentence of that paragraph,
delegates shall be SO bound" at the be-
rewrote paragraph (2), added present
ginning of the present second sentence.
paragraph (3), redesignated former para-
Chapter 354, Acts 1971, effective July
graphs (3) and (4) as (4) and (5), re-
1, 1971, added subsection (c).
spectively, substituted "elect the alternate
Editor's note.-Chapter 560, Acts 1969,
delegates to the convention" for "select
effective July 1, 1969, repealed former §§
their alternates" at the end of present
12-1 and 12-2, comprising the subtitle
paragraph (4), substituted "district" for
"Presidential Conventions," and enacted
"elected" near the beginning of subsection
in lieu thereof present §§ 12-1, 12-2 and
(b), and substituted "at-large delegates
12-3, comprising the new subtitle "Pres-
elected by the district delegates" for
idential Primaries and Conventions."
"delegates elected by a State party con-
Former § 12-1 also related to delegates
vention" near the middle of that subsec-
to national conventions and former § 12-2
tion.
was almost identical to present § 12-3.
Neither amendment to subsection (a)
§ 12-2. Primary election for candidate for President and delegates
to national convention.
(a) Manner of becoming candidate for nomination for President; with-
drawal of candidacy.-Any person who is a candidate for the nomination
of a party which must nominate candidates for State public office by means
of primary elections under the provisions of this article, for the office of
President of the United States, and who desires to obtain the vote of the
delegates from Maryland of the party in its national convention, may be-
come a candidate for nomination in primary elections to be held in accor-
dance with the provisions of this article only:
(1) By direction of the Secretary of State who shall place the name of
the candidate upon the ballot no sooner than 70 days nor later than 53
days preceding the date set by law for the primary election when he has
determined in his sole discretion that the candidate's candidacy is gen-
erally advocated or recognized in national news media throughout the
United States, unless the candidate executes and files with the Secretary
of State an affidavit stating without qualification that he is not and does
not intend to become a candidate for the office at the forthcoming election;
(2) By making the payment required and by filing with the State Ad-
ministrative Board of Election Laws, a petition in the form prescribed by
the State Administrative Board of Election Laws which shall contain the
signatures of not less than 400 of the registered voters within each con-
gressional district, at least 53 days preceding the date set by law for the
primary election. Nothing in this section shall require compliance with §
7-1.
(3) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this article, whenever any
person who has been nominated in any presidential primary election, in &
writing signed by him and acknowledged before a justice of the peace or
notary public, notifies the officer or board with whom the certificate of
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Art. 33, § 12-2
candidacy, or petition for nomination, or name is required to be filed by
this article, at least forty-five (45) days before the primary that he de-
sires to withdraw as a candidate for the nomination, his name shall be
withdrawn and the name of any person so withdrawing shall not be printed
upon the ballots to be used at the presidential primary election. The filing
of a valid certificate of withdrawal of candidacy is a final act of with-
drawal; and a person who files a certificate of withdrawal may not rein-
state his candidacy, unless the time limit for the filing of candidacies has
not expired. No filing fees shall be refunded to persons who withdraw in
accordance with this section, subject, however, to § 4A-7 of this article.
Nothing in this section shall apply to a candidate who qualifies under §
12-2 (a) (1).
(b) Right to have name printed on official primary ballot.-A candidate
qualifying under this section shall be entitled to have his name printed
upon the official primary ballot of his party in primary elections held under
and in accordance with this article as a candidate for the nomination for
President.
(c) Duty of boards of supervisors of elections to have names printed on
ballots.-The board of supervisors of elections in each county and of
Baltimore City shall have printed upon the official primary ballots of each
of those political parties in each county of the State, and in each legisla-
tive district of Baltimore City at the primary election in each year in
which a President of the United States is to be elected, the names of the
candidates for President and names of candidates for election as delegates
to conventions certified to them by the State Administrative Board of Elec-
tion Laws in manner and form and in all respects similar to the way in
which the names of candidates for nomination for Governor are required
to be printed upon official primary ballots by the provisions of § 14-1 of
this article.
(d) Arrangement of names on ballots; preparation and casting of bal-
lots.-The names of the candidates for the nomination for President of
the United States and the names of the candidates for election as delegates
to conventions of the several political parties upon the official primary
ballots shall be arranged and the ballots shall be prepared and shall be
marked and cast by voters in the same manner as is prescribed by the
provisions of this article with respect to the nomination in the primary
election of candidates for the office of Governor of Maryland.
(e) Canvass, ascertainment and certification of results. - The results
of the primary elections in the several counties and legislative districts of
Baltimore City in presidential years shall be canvassed, ascertained and
certified in the same manner as provided by law with respect to the elec-
tion of delegates from the several counties and legislative districts to State
conventions of the respective parties to nominate candidates for State
offices. The votes cast in each primary election in each county and legisla-
tive district of Baltimore City shall be canvassed and certified by the re-
spective board of supervisor [boards of supervisors] of elections in Balti-
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Art. 33, § 12-3 REGISTRATION AND ELECTION LAWS
more City and the several counties of the State. The Board of State Can-
vassers then shall tabulate the votes SO canvassed and certified in a manner
plainly to indicate for each party which candidate for President and which
candidates for election as delegates to a national convention received the
highest number of votes in the State as a whole. (1969, ch. 560; 1970, ch.
103 1971, ch. 354.)
Cross reference.See note to § 12-1 of
The 1971 amendment, effective July 1,
this article.
1971, substituted "which must nominate
Effect of amendments. - The 1970
candidates for State public office by
amendment substituted "State Adminis-
means of primary elections under the pro-
trative Board of Election Laws" for "Sec-
visions of this article" for "subject to
retary of State" twice in the first sentence
the provisions of this subtitle" near the
of subdivision (2) of subsection (a) and
beginning of subsection (a).
in subsection (c) and substituted "§ 7-1"
for "§§ 7-1 and 7-2" at the end of subdivi-
sion (2) of subsection (a).
§ 12-3. Presidential electors.
(a) Nomination.-The State convention of any party shall nominate
or provide for the nomination of candidates for presidential electors of
the party in such manner as the convention determines.
(b) Number of electors.-The State convention shall nominate or pro-
vide for the nomination of as many candidates for presidential electors of
the party as this State is entitled to appoint.
(c) Certification of nominees to State Administrative Board of Elec-
tion Laws.-The names of persons nominated by the State convention as
candidates for presidential electors shall be certified by the presiding offi-
cers of the State convention to the State Administrative Board of Elec-
tion Laws. (1957, ch. 739, § 1; 1965, ch. 784; 1967, ch. 392, § 1; 1969, ch.
560; 1970, ch. 103.)
Cross reference.See note to § 12-1 of ment substituted "State Administrative
this article.
Board of Election Laws" for "Secretary of
Effect of amendment.-The 1970 amend-
State" at the end of subsection (c).
CONTESTED NOMINATIONS AT PRIMARY ELECTIONS
§ 13-1. Time for petition for recount.
Within ten days after the day of any primary election, or within
two days after the results of the canvass are declared official, any can-
didate for a nomination or for delegate to any convention or for member
of a State or local central committee or position who has been defeated
on the face of the returns, may petition the board for an appeal from
and review of the action and decision of the judges in counting the
ballots and for a recanvass and recount of the ballots cast in any or all
of the precincts of any county or Baltimore City or ward or legislative dis-
trict or political division therein. If the candidate was a candidate for a
State office or for Congress or for judge he may petition for said recount
74
Republican State Central Committee of Maryland
MEMORANDUM
Chairman
Alexander M. Lankler
FOR:
MEMBERS OF THE MARYLAND REPUBLICAN STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE
FROM:
ALEXANDER M. LANKLER
In my recent letter to you dated December 2, 1971, I indicated that there was
a conflict between the Maryland election law and the Rules of the Republican
National Convention with respect to the election of delegates to the Convention.
I also indicated that it appeared that this conflict would have to be resolved
by obtaining some change in the Maryland law.
Since writing you, I have again discussed this problem with Fred C. Scribner,
Jr., General Counsel to the Republican National Committee, in hopes of finding
some way that the Maryland law could be applied consistent with the Rules of
the Republican National Convention. However, Mr. Scribner has confirmed that
the conflicts are irreconcilable. Moreover, there is no way in which the Rules,
which were adopted at the 1968 Convention, could be changed prior to the 1972
Convention.
There are three areas of conflict:
a. Maryland law provides for the election of at-large delegates
by the elected district delegates. The Rules do not provide
for such a procedure and Mr. Scribner has advised us that at-
large delegates elected by such a procedure would be subject
to challenge.
:
b. Maryland law provides for ex officio (i.e., automatic) dele-
gates while the Rules do not. Mr. Scribner has advised that
such delegates would be subject to challenge.
C. Under the formula provided by the Maryland law, Maryland would
elect more district delegates (and correspondingly fewer at-
large delegates) than provided by the Rules. Specifically,
under the formula provided by Rule No. 30, Maryland is allocated
ten delegates at large and 16 district delegates. Under Maryland
law, however, there would be elected three delegates from each
district, for a total of 24 district delegates, and only two
at-large delegates (assuming there were no ex officio delegates).
Mr. Scribner has advised that any district delegates, over and
above the 16 provided for by Rule No. 30, would also be subject
to challenge.
It is, of course, vitally important that Maryland be represented at the 1972
Republican National Convention by a full complement of validly elected dele-
gates. Accordingly, and since there is no possibility of changing the Rules
of the Republican National Convention, I have taken steps to seek changes in
the Maryland law which would bring it into conformity with the Rules.
Senator Mathias, Senator Beall and Douglas Parker, Special Counsel to the
State Central Committee, and I met this week with Governor Mandel to seek his
cooperation in obtaining remedial legislation. The Governor expressed sym-
pathy for our problem, indicated his belief that remedial legislation would
be an appropriate solution and offered the assistance of his office in pre-
paring such legislation.
We are currently drafting, in conjunction with the Legislative Counsel to
the Governor, an amendment to the election law which would meet the require-
ments of the Rules by: (a) providing for the election of at-large delegates
by the Republican State Central Committee (as authorized by Rule 31(c);
(b) eliminating any provision for the election of ex officio delegates; and
(c) providing that the number of district delegates and at-large delegates,
respectively, shall be as provided by the Rules of the Republican National
Convention.
We expect that such legislation can be introduced on an emergency basis when
the legislature is convened in January.
December 15, 1971
9 WEST HAMILTON STREET / BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21201 / PHONE (301) 727-1064
STATE OF OREGON
1859
STATE OF OREGON
Election Laws
1970-1971
Published by
CLAY MYERS
Secretary of State
ELECTIONS DIVISION
He R. 10
POLITICAL PARTIES;
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS
§ 248.320
(b) Candidates for the office of United
tions, the Secretary of State shall ascertain
lates Representative.
from the proper officials of the committees
(c) Candidates for state offices voted for
the number of delegates allotted to the State
the state at large.
of Oregon. The number of delegates allotted
(d) Candidates for the office of state
shall be elected as provided in subsections (2),
nator and the office of state representa-
(3) and (4) of this section. In the arrange-
ive.
ment of the official ballots for the primary
(e) Members of the state central com-
election of each party, the Secretary of State
shall provide for the election of delegates
littee.
from each congressional district.
(f) Additional delegates may be elected
the county central committee of the party
(2) Subject to subsection (3) of this sec-
nd divided among the respective counties
tion, all of the delegates allotted to the State
on the basis of one delegate for each state
of Oregon by the national committee of a
representative which a county is entitled to
major political party shall be elected at the
Select. However, in the case of counties com-
primary election, except:
prising multicounty state representative dis-
(a) Those political party officers desig-
cricts, no county shall have less than one
nated by the national committee of the party
lelegate elected by its county central com-
as delegates shall be delegates automatically;
mittee.
and
(3) Delegates to the state party conven-
(b) The national committeeman and com-
tion by virtue of paragraphs (a) to (c) of
mitteewoman, and the thairman and vice
subsection (2) of this section shall be dele-
chairman of the state central committee of
gates at large and shall each have one vote.
the party shall be delegates automatically.
(4) Delegates to the state party conven-
(3) If any of the persons named in para-
tion by virtue of paragraphs (d) and (e) of
graph (b) of subsection (2) of this section is
subsection (2) of this section shall vote as
designated by the national committee as a
part of the county delegation of the county
delegate, the number of delegates allotted to
in which they reside.
that party who are to be elected shall be re-
duced by the number of persons' so desig-
(5) No proxy votes shall be allowed in
nated.
the state party convention.
[1961 c.667 §3]
(4) The delegates to be elected by a major
political party shall be elected from the con-
gressional districts by the registered electors
DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVEN-
of the party. The delegates to be elected shall
TIONS; PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS
be apportioned among the several congres-
248.310 Election of delegates to nation-
sional districts by the Secretary of State ac-
al conventions and selection of presidential
cording to the number of electors of the major
electors; expressing choice for candidates for
political party registered in each congres-
President and Vice President of the United
sional district on the date of the previous gen-
States. In the years when a President and
eral election. The ratio of delegates shall be
Vice President of the United States are to be
determined by dividing the total number of
nominated and elected, the major political
electors of the major political party regis-
parties shall elect delegates to their national
tered in the state on the date of the previous
conventions and select their candidates for
general election by the number of delegates
presidential electors. They may also express
to be elected. The number of delegates for each
their choice for candidates for the nomina-
congressional district shall be determined by
tions for President and for Vice President of
dividing the total number of such electors in
the United States in the manner provided in
the district by such ratio; and when the com-
ORS 249.368,
putation results in any delegates not being
[Amended by 1957 c.608 [58]
apportioned as a result of fractions, then ap-
portionment of such delegates shall be made,
248.320 Election of delegates to national
first, to the district with the highest fraction:
conventions: apportionment of delegate posi-
next, to the district having the next highest
tions among congressional districts. (1) As
fraction: and SO forth until all the delegates
soon as possible after the national commit-
are apportioned.
tees of the major political parties issue their
(Amended by 1957 c.608 §59: 1969 c.603 §1; subsec-
official calls for national nominating conven-
tions (2), (3), (4) enacted as 1969 c.603 $4]
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§ 248.330
ELECTIONS
248.330 Voters express preference for
248.355 State party convention to select
delegates; election by plurality vote. Every
candidates for presidential electors; can-
registered elector of a major political party
didate's pledge. In the years when a Presi-
may vote his preference on the official nom-
dent and Vice President of the United States
inating ballot of his party for delegates from
are to be nominated and elected, the state
the congressional district in which he resides.
party convention of each major political
A plurality vote shall be sufficient to elect a
party described in ORS 248.210 shall select
delegate to any national convention, and the
a number of candidates for elector of Presi-
allotted number of candidates receiving the
dent and Vice President equal to the whole
highest number of votes shall be chosen in
number of Senators and Representatives to
each congressional district.
which this state is entitled in Congress. The
[Amended by 1957 c.608 §60; 1969 c.603 §2]
chairman and secretary of each committee
248.340 [Amended by 1957 c.608 §61; renum-
shall certify the names of the candidates SO
bered 248.355)
selected to the Secretary of State within 10
days of the final adjournment of the state
248.350 How names of delegates are
placed on ballot. Candidates for the office of
party convention. Each candidate for presi-
dential elector so selected shall at the time of
delegate to a national convention may have
their names placed on the official ballots for
his selection sign a pledge that, if elected, he
the primary election of their party in the
will vote in the electoral college for the can-
same manner as candidates for nomination
didates of his party for President and Size
for other state and district offices. When-
President. The Secretary of State shall pre-
ever a nominating petition is a prerequisite
scribe the form of the pledge. Each presiden-
for the appearance of a candidate's name on
tial elector shall file his pledge with the Sec-
the ballot of his party, existing laws provid-
retary of State within 10 days of the final
ing the manner in which the names of can-
adjournment of the state party convention.
[Formerly 248.340; amended by 1961 c.46 §1: 1961
didates for nomination for state and district
c.667 $4: 1965 c.138 §1]
offices may be printed on the ballots shall
govern, except that not more than 500 signa-
248.360 Election time and number of
tures shall be required on such a petition.
presidential electors to be elected. On the
[Amended by 1957 c.608 §62]
Tuesday next following the first Monday in
November 1956, and every four years there-
248.352 Alternate delegates; appoint-
after, the qualified electors of this state shall
ment; pledge. (1) A delegate elected as pro-
elect as many electors of President and Vice
vided in ORS 248.310 to 248.350 shall, not
President as this state is entitled to elect
later than 35 days following his election,
Senators and Representatives in Congress
name an alternate delegate to the national
convention to serve, in his absence. Within
248.370 Electors convene, fill vacancies
35 days following his election each delegate
and perform duties. The electors of President
shall file with the Secretary of State the
and Vice President shall convene at noon at
name and address of the alternate delegate
the state capital on the first Monday after
he has appointed.
the second Wednesday in December next fol-
(2) Alternate delegates appointed, as
lowing their election. If there is any vacancy
provided in subsection (1) of this section,
in the office of an elector occasioned by
shall be bound to the same pledge as sub-
death, refusal to act, neglect to attend or
scribed to by the delegate in subsection (2)
otherwise, the electors present shall immedi-
of ORS 249.221.
ately fill it by viva voce and plurality of
votes. When all the electors have appeared
(3) Alternate delegates to national con-
or the vacancies have been filled, the electors
ventions shall be appointed as provided in
shall then perform the duties required of
this section and ORS 248.354 and not other-
them by the Constitution and laws of the
wise.
United States.
[1965 c.526 $$2,3,5)
248.354 Vacancy in office of delegate or
248.380 Electors' compensation and
alternate. Should a vacancy occur in the of-
traveling expenses. Every elector of Presi-
dent and Vice President of the United States
fice of delegate or alternate delegate, the re-
who attends at the time and place appointed
maining delegates shall fill such vacancy.
[1985 c.526 §4]
and votes for President and Vice President
34
CONDUCT OF PRIMARY ELECTIONS; NOMINATING PROCEDURES § 249.369
person shall knowingly print, cause or per-
on his official primary election ballot for a
mit to be printed any ballot in any other
person to be the candidate for nomination by
form, with any other names thereon, with
his party for President of the United States.
the names spelled or the names of the can-
Preference shall be indicated either by writ-
didates arranged in any other way than that
ing the name of such person in the blank
provided for under the primary election law
space left on the ballot for that purpose or
and directed by such official. No official
by marking with a cross (X) or a check mark
charged by law with the duty of distributing
(V) inside a voting square between the num-
ballots, nor any persons acting for him, shall
ber and name of the person of his choice, as in
knowingly distribute or cause to be distrib-
the case of nominations of candidates for
uted any ballots in any other manner than
state and district offices.
as provided for under the primary election
(2) The name of any candidate for a
law.
major political party nomination for Presi-
[Formerly 249.580]
dent of the United States shall be printed on
249.366 Major party membership re-
the ballots only:
quired for voting at a primary election. No
(a) By direction of the Secretary of
elector shall be qualified or permitted to vote
State who shall place the name of such a
at any primary election under the primary
candidate upon the ballot when he shall have
election law, and it shall be unlawful for him
determined in his sole discretion that such
to offer to do so, unless he is registered as
candidate's candidacy is generally advocated
being affiliated with one of the major polit-
or recognized in national news media
lcal parties nominating or electing its can-
throughout the United States.
didates for public office under the primary
(b) Upon the petition for nomination pre-
election law at such primary election. Every
sented to the Secretary of State by members
elector offering to vote at any such primary
of the major political party of the candidate
election shall be given a ballot of the major
in the form provided by ORS 249.367.
political party with which he is registered
(3) The names of the candidates for ma-
as being affiliated. He shall not be given a
jor political party nomination for President
ballot of any other political party at that
of the United States shall be printed on the
primary election.
official ballots for the primary elections of
[Formerly 249.510]
their respective parties, and shall be marked,
counted, canvassed, returned and proclaimed
249.367 Signature sheets for petitions
in the same manner and under the same con-
for presidential candidate under ORS 249.368.
ditions, so far as the same are applicable, as
(1) A petition for nomination of a candidate
the names of candidates for nomination for
under ORS 249.368 shall have attached there-
state and district offices.
to a sheet or sheets containing the signatures
[Formerly 249.600: amended by 1959 c.390 §1: 1961
of at least 4,000 registered electors, at least
c.170 §1: 1969 c.101 §1]
1,000 of whom reside in each congressional
district. The electors in each congressional
249.369 Making notations in poll book
district shall include electors residing in each
and on ballots when elector votes. (1) The
of at least one-tenth of the precincts in each
stub number of each official primary elec-
of at least one-fourth of the counties in the
tion ballotigiven an elector to vote shall be
congressional district.
recorded in the poll book opposite the name
(2) The signature sheets shall also contain
of the elector.
the residence address and name or number of
(2) In the case of an elector permitted
the precinct of each registered elector whose
by law to vote at the primary election in a
signature appears thereon and shall be certi-
precinct other than the one in which he is
fied to in the manner prescribed in ORS
registered as residing. or in the case of a
249.055.
person permitted to vote only for the candi-
[1969 c.101 §3]
dates referred to in ORS 247.410, the chair-
249.368 Electors may vote preference
man of the election board shall determine
for candidates for President; petitions for
which candidates the elector is qualified to
nomination: placing of names on ballot. (1)
vote for and shall make a notation of such
When candidates for the office of President
determination upon the ballot given the elec-
of the United States are to be nominated.
tor and in the poll book opposite the name of
every elector of a major political party shall
the elector.
have the opportunity to vote his preference
(3) If an elector whose name does not
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Other Primary
2502. Any p'imary election other than the direct
Election.
primary or presidential primary shall be held on Tues-
day, three weeks next preceding the election for which
the primary election is held.
Presidential
2503. The presidential primary shall be held on the
Primary.
first Tuesday after the first Monday in June of each
year in which delegations to national party conventions
are to be chosen._
All elections
2504. All state, county, municipal, and district elec-
to be held
tions shall be held on the Tuesday nearest to the date on
on Tuesday.
which they would be held in the absence of this sec-
tion. The procedural requirements prescribed for any
such election shall be construed as if the provisions of
this section were specifically set forth in the provisions
relating to that election.
Exceptions.
This section shall not apply to any election called by
the Governor or to elections held in chartered cities the
charters of which contain provisions inconsistent with
the provisions of this section.
Failure bold
2505. If the governing body of any special district
district election.
fails to call or to take any other steps necessary to the
holding of the regular district election at which any
member or members of the governing body of the dis-
trict are to be selected, the board of supervisors of the
county in which the district is located, upon being noti-
fied of this fact by any voter in the district, may call a
special election within the district for the selection of
the governing board member or members involved. The
election shall be held not later than 90 days after it is
When supervisors
called by the board of supervisors, and shall be con-
call.
ducted in the same manner as the regular district elec-
tion. The costs of such special election shall be borne by
the district for which the election is held. (Added by
Statutes 1965, Chap. 613.)
CHAPTER 2. PROCLAMATIONS AND
NOTICES OF ELECTIONS
May declare
2600. The governing body of any county or city in
Holiday.
which a local election is held may declare the election
day to be a holiday in that county or city.
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153
DIVISION 5. NOMINATIONS
CHAPTER 1. PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY
Article 1. General Provisions
6000. The provisions of this code relating to the Presidential
rect primary apply to the presidential primary insofar
Primary.
the former do not conflict with the latter.
6001. This chapter applies both to the nomination of
Application of
slate of delegates pledged to the candidacy of a par-
chapter.
silar candidate and to the nomination of a slate of
legates not expressing a preference for a particular
indidate. (Added by Statutes 1961, Chap. 542.)
Article 2. Number and Certification of Delegates
6020. The chairman of the state central committee of
Secretary of
ch of the political parties qualified to participate in
State notified of
C presidential primary shall notify the Secretary of
number of
late on or before the first day of March immediately
delegates.
eceding the presidential primary as to the number of
degates to represent the State in the next national
invention of his party.
6021. The notification of the number of delegates Form of notice.
iall be in substantially the following form:
STATEMENT OF NUMBER OF DELEGATES TO
PARTY NATIONAL CONVENTION
O the Secretary of State
Sacramento, California
You are hereby notified that the number of delegates
TO represent the State of California in the next national
fonvention of the
Party is
Dated this
day of
, 19
Chairman of the State Central Committee of
the
Party.
6022. If a chairman of a state central committee
Action on
rails to file a notice as to the number of delegates, the
failure to
Secretary of State shall ascertain the number from the notify.
call for the national convention issued by the national
committee of the party.
1
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155
Certification by Secretary of State.
nominee, appoint alternates, assemble and file all neces-
Certify
6023. The Secretary of State shall, on or before
sary papers, and take all other action which may be
number to
the 10th day of March of the year of the presidential
necessary for the organization and election of the
County Clerk.
primary, certify to the county clerk of each county
group. The committee in performing its functions may
the number of delegates to be elected by each of the
act through its officers or designated representatives.
political parties qualified to participate in the election.
(Amended by Statutes 1961, Chap. 542.)
,
Form of
6024. The certification to the county clerk of the
6051. The committee, on or before the first day for
File committee
certificate
number of delegates shall be in substantially the fol-
filing the nomination papers of the group, shall file with
name and
to Clark.
lowing form:
the Secretary of State a statement containing the name
officers.
CERTIFICATE OF SECRETARY OF STATE AS TO NUMBER OF
of the committee and the names of its officers.
DELEGATES TO EACH PARTY NATIONAL CONVENTION
6052. The number of candidates for delegates
Number
of
To the County Clerk of
County:
grouped on a nomination paper shall be equal to the
candidates.
I hereby certify to you that the political parties
total number of delegates to be elected by the party.
qualified to participate in the presidential primary to be
held in this State on the
day of
19
6053. The names of the grouped candidates shall be
Candidates by
and the number of delegates to be elected by each
so selected that the smallest number of candidates who
congressional
political party to represent the State of California in its
reside in any one congressional district shall not be
district
next national convention is as follows:
less than the integer of the quotient obtained by divid-
Parties
Number of Delegates
ing the number of the names of candidates appearing
upon the same nomination paper by the total number of
congressional districts of the State, and that the largest
number of candidates who reside in any one congres-
sional district shall not be greater than twice that
integer. In any county in which are located two or
more entire congressional districts the delegates may
be selected from the county at large. If the names are
Dated at Sacramento, California, this
day
not so selected, the names shall not be certified by the
of March, 19
county clerk to the Secretary of State.
(SEAL)
Secretary of State
6054. The number of alternates to be selected shall Alternates.
be no greater than one for each delegate, and the alter-
Article 3. Selection of Candidates
nates shall be selected in the manner prescribed in
Committee.
6050. Any three or more voters of the State who
Section 6053.
are registered as intending to affiliate with the same
6055. Each group of candidates for delegates, which
Endorsement of
political party may join as a. committee in proposing
intends to pledge itself to the candidacy of a particular
presidential
the nomination of a group of candidates for delegates.
candidate for presidential nominee, shall have the en-
candidate.
The committee may elect its officers, select the candi-
dorsement of the candidate for presidential nominee for
dates for delegates, sclect the chairman of the com-
whom the members of the group have filed a preference.
mittee, arrange for the appointment of verification
The endorsement of the candidate for presidential nomi-
deputies, secure the endorsement of the person, if any,
nce shall be filed with the Secretary of State before the
preferred by the committee as candidate for presidential
circulation of any nomination papers of a group of can-
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157
didates pledged to the support of his candidacy as presi-
6058. The affidavit of a candidate for delegate shall Form of
dential nominee. (Amended by Statutes 1961, Chap.
be in substantially the following form:
affidavit.
542.)
AFFIDAVIT OF CANDIDATE FOR DELEGATE
Disqualification.
6056. Any candidate whose nomination paper is filed
State of California
in more than one group is disqualified from running as
County of
SS.
a member of any group.
I,
reside at No.
Candidate's
6057. Each candidate for delegate to his national
Street, in
the City (or Town) of
affidavit.
party convention shall file with the Secretary of State,
in the County of
in the
before the circulation of the nomination papers of the
Congressional District, State
of California; my election precinct is
group of candidates of which he is a member, an affi-
District and I reside and am a voter therein, Assembly .iny post
davit which shall state:
office address is
County of
(a) His residence, with street and number, if any.
I desire to be a candidate, at the presidential primary
(b) His election precinct.
to be held on the
day of
19
for
(c) That he is a voter in the precinct in which he
delegate to the next national convention of the
resides.
Party, and if elected as delegate I will qualify.
(d) That he is a candidate for office of delegate.
I personally prefer as nominee of my poli-
(e) That he will not withdraw as a candidate before
tical party for President of the United States, and
the presidential primary.
hereby declare to the voters of my party in the State
(f) That he will qualify as a delegate if elected.
of California that if elected as delegate to their na-
(g) In the case of a candidate for delegate on a
tional party convention, I shall to the best of my judg-
slate of delegates pledging itself to the candidacy of a
ment and ability, support
as noninee of my
particular candidate for presidential nominee, the fol-
party for President of the United States. (This state-
lowing statement: "I personally prefer
as
ment of preference shall be omitted where the candidate
nominee of my political party for President of the
for delegate is part of a group not expressing a pref-
United States, and hereby declare to the voters of my
erence for a particular candidate.)
party in the State of California that if elected as dele-
I express no preference for a particular candidate.
gate to their national party convention, I shall to the
The chairman of my group is
(This state-
best of my judgment and ability, support
ment shall be omitted where the candidate for delegate
as nominee of my party for President of the United
is part of a group expressing a preference for a partic-
States."
ular candidate.)
(h) In the case of a candidate for delegate on a
(Signed)
slate of delegates not expressing a preference for a
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
particular candidate the following statement "I ex-
of
day
19
press no preference for a particular candidate. The
chairman of my group is
(SEAL)
Notary Public (or other official)
The name of a candidate for presidential nominee
(Amended by Statutes 1961, Chap. 542.)
shall not be placed on the ballot unless this affidavit has
been properly filed by each candidate for delegate of the
Article 4. Nomination Papers
group supporting the candidate. (Amended by Statutes
means: 6080. As used in this article, "basis of percentage"
Basis
of
of 1961, Chap. 542.)
percentage.
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159
(a) If a party's candidate for Governor was the
candidate of the party alone, the vote polled for the
6084. Each signer of a nomination paper may sign Date
on
party's candidate for Governor at the last preceding
only one paper. IIc. shall declare his intention to sup- nomination
general election at which a Governor was elected.
port the group of candidates for nomination, add his paper.
place of residence, and give his street and number if
(b) If a party's candidate for Governor was not the
any. His election precinct shall also appear on the paper
candidate of that party alone, the vote polled at the last
just preceding his name, and he shall write the date of
preceding general election by that one of the party's
candidates voted on throughout the State who received
his residence. signature at the end of the line just after his
the greatest number of votes of all of the party's candi-
dates who were the candidates of that party alone.
6085. Any nomination paper may be presented in Presented
sections. Each section shall contain the names of candi- in sections.
(c) If a party had no candidate voted on throughout
dates comprising the group and state that they are can-
the State who was the candidate of that party alone, the
vote polled at the last preceding general election by that
didates for delegates, and, if such be the case, that they
one of the party's candidates voted on throughout the
have expressed a preference for a named person as can- Data.
State who received the greatest number of votes of all
didate for presidential nominee of the party. Each sec-
the party's candidates who were the candidates of the
tion shall bear the naine of the county in which it is Qualifications.
party in conjunction with one or more other parties.
circulated. Only voters of the county registered as in-
tending to affiliate with the political party by which
When left
6081. Nomination papers properly prepared, circu-
the nominations are to be made are competent to sign.
with Clark.
lated, signed and verified shall be left, for examination,
(Amended by Statutes 1965, Chap. 419.)
with the county clerk of the county in which they are
circulated, at least 60 days prior to the presidential
6086. Each section shall be prepared with the lines
Affidavit of
primary. Upon the filing of nomination papers pursuant
for signatures numbered, and shall have attached the
Verification
to this chapter, the persons named in such papers shall
affidavit of the verification deputy who obtained signa-
Deputy.
be voted upon as delegates to the respective national
tures to it, stating that all the signatures to the attached
Names of
conventions of the several political parties, but their
section were made in his presence, and that to the best
delegates
not to be
names shall not be printed upon the ballots of their
of his knowledge and belief each signature to the SCC-
on ballot.
respective parties.
tion is the genuine signature of the person whose name
it purports to be. No other affidavit is required. The
Number of signatures.
affidavit of any verification deputy shall be verified free
Number of
6082. Nomination papers for candidates for dele-
of charge by any officer authorized to administer oaths.
signatures.
gates of any party shall be signed by not less than one-
6087. A verified nomination paper is prima facie Verified
half of 1 percent and not more than 2 percent of the
evidence that the signatures are genuine and that the
signatures
vote constituting the basis of percentage.
persons signing it are voters, until it is otherwise
presumed
Maximum
6083. Upon receipt of a sufficient number of signa-
proved by comparison of the signatures with the affi-
genuine.
number
tures for the nomination of a group of candidates, the
davits of registration in the office of the county clerk.
signatures.
Secretary of State shall notify the chairman of the
Nomination Paper for Group of Delegates.
committee of that fact and advise him that no more
6088. The nomination paper for a group of candi-
signatures will be received.
dates shall be in substantially the following form:
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upon a line should be counted or considered an illegal
vote. same to be removed after count is complete.
(m) When paper ballots with the above general for-
mat are used and totals posted to summary forms rather
than tally sheets a counting group may consist of two
board members.
(n) In conjunction with this method of counting
votes one extra clerk may be employed who shall com-
mence serving upon the close of the polls and with the
other board members canvass the vote. (Amended by
Statutes 1965, Chap. 1945.)
Article 2. Presidential Primary
Form of ballot.
Presidential
10260. The ballot to be used at the presidential pri-
Primary.
mary shall conform to the provisions of this article and
to the consistent provisions of Article 3 (commencing
at Section 10290) of this chapter.
Arrangement
10261. The names of the candidates for delegates of
of candidates
any political party shall not appear upon the ballot. In
on ballot.
licu thereof the names of the persons preferred for
President by each group of candidates, or the name of
the chairman of each group that has designated no pref-
erence, shall be arranged upon the ballot of the party
in a column 2½ inches wide. The person preferred by
that group of candidates, or the chairman of a group
expressing no preference, which files its nomination
paper with the Secretary of State first shall be entitled
to the first or top space; the person preferred by the
group which next files its nomination paper shall be en-
titled to the second space; and similarly for all other
persons, or chairmen preferred by other groups.
(Amended by Statutes 1961, Chap. 542.)
Voting
10262. At the right of the name of the person pre-
square.
ferred for President by each group or the name of the
chairman of each group expressing no preference, there
shall be a voting square three-eighths of an inch square.
(Amended by Statutes 1961, Chap. 542.)
Ballot
10263. At the top of the ballot shall be printed
beading.
"Official presidential primary election ballot," and the
NEW MEXICO
3-8-33
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3-8-33. Short title.-This act [3-8-33 to 3-8-43] may be cited as
History: Laws 1:
the "Presidential Primary Act."
History: Laws 1969, ch. 39, §1.
3-8-38. Notific
tions of delegates; and providing a pen-
alty.-Laws 1969, ch. 39.
state shall forth
Compiler's Notes.
Cross-References.
the committee 01
Sections 3-8-33 to 3-8-43 were not part
of the Election Code.
Presidential electors, 3-15-1 to 3-15-
mail with return
10.
a candidate on t
Title of Act.
An act relating to elections; providing
Collateral References.
fifteen [15] days
for a presidential preference primary
United States
fee of five hund
election; prescribing nomination and bal-
91 C. J. S. United States § 28.
the secretary of
loting; specifying selection and obliga-
25 Am. Jur. 2d 700, Elections, § 9.
same manner as
Code [3-8-9 to 2
3-8-34. Presidential primary-Date of election.-In the year in which
History: Laws 11
the president and vice-president of the United States are to be elected,
the voters of this state shall be given an opportunity to express their
3-8-39. Voting
preference for the person to be the presidential candidate of their
presidential prim
party. The presidential primary election shall be held on the same date
their respective I
as the primary election is held in this state.
machine. The vo
History: Laws 1969, ch. 39, § 2.
presidential candi
A vote. of the la
3-8-35. Conduct of election.-The presidential primary election shall
mitted delegation
be conducted and canvassed along with and in the manner provided
voter's party.
by law for the conduct and canvassing of the primary election.
History: Laws 11
History: Laws 1969, ch. 39, §3.
3-8-40. Delega
3-8-36. Nomination by committee.-There shall be convened in Santa
of the state can
Fe a committee consisting of the chief justice of the Supreme Court,
secretary of state
as chairman, the speaker of the house of representatives and the
party participatin
minority floor leader of the house of representatives, the president
(1) the name
pro tempore of the senate and the minority floor leader of the senate.
mitted category
This committee shall nominate as presidential primary candidates, and
of votes; and
certify to the secretary of state, not later than ninety [90] days before
(2) the total
the presidential preference primary election, the names of all those
generally advocated and nationally recognized as candidates of the
B. Each politi
dominant political parties for the office of president of the United States.
termine, as many
vention as are al
History: Laws 1969, ch. 39, $4.
Cross-References.
Names of nominees, not electors, to be
C. Such deleg
placed on general election ballot, 3-15-4.
allotted to the t
the unpledged CC
3-8-37. Nomination by petition.-No later than 5:00 p.m. on the
that the total V:
thirtieth day following the nominations by committee any person
total combined VV
seeking the endorsement by the national political party for the office
the unpledged ca
of president of the United States, or any group organized in this state
of pledged or un:
on behalf of, and with the consent of, such person, may submit to the
delegate shall be
secretary of state a petition to have such candidate's name printed on
History: Laws 1!
the presidential primary ballot. The petition shall be signed by a
number of qualified electors in each of the congressional districts
3-8-41. Deleg
equal to not less than two per cent [2%] of the total number of votes
alternate shall C1
for president cast in each district at the last preceding presidential
party unless he
election.
party a written
664
NOMINATIONS AND PRIMARY ELECTIONS
3-8-41
History: Laws 1969, ch. 39, §5.
3-8-38. Notification to candidates-Filing fec.-The secretary of
state shall forthwith contact each person who has been nominated by
the committee or by petition and notify him in writing by registered
mail with return receipt requested, that his name will be printed as
a candidate on the New Mexico presidential primary ballot if within
fifteen [15] days after receipt of the notification he furnishes a filing
fee of five hundred dollars ($500). The filing fee shall be paid to
the secretary of state and deposited with the state treasurer in the
same manner as provided for other filing fees by the Primary Election
Code [3-8-9 to 3-8-32].
History: Laws 1969, ch. 39, § 6.
3-8-39. Voting in presidential primary.-All candidates in the
presidential primary shall appear with candidates for other offices of
their respective parties at an appropriate place on the ballot or voting
machine. The voter shall be able to cast his ballot for one [1] of the
presidential candidates of his party or for "None Of The Names Shown."
A vote of the latter kind shall express the preference for an uncom-
mitted delegation from New Mexico to the national convention of that
voter's party.
History: Laws 1969, ch. 39, §7.
3-8-40. Delegates to national convention.-A. Upon the completion
of the state canvass of the results of the presidential primary, the
secretary of state shall certify to the state chairman of each political
party participating in the primary the following:
(1) the names of the two candidates, or candidate and uncom-
mitted category as the case may be, receiving the highest number
of votes; and
(2) the total vote each received.
B. Each political party shall then select, as the party rules may de-
termine, as many delegates and alternates to the national party con-
vention as are allotted to it by the national committee of that party.
C. Such delegates, and each alternate for such delegates, shall be
allotted to the two [2] candidates, or to the one [1] candidate and
the unpledged category, as the case may be, in the same proportion
that the total vote such candidate or category received bears to the
total combined vote of both candidates, or of the one [1] candidate and
the unpledged category, as the case may be. In computing the number
of pledged or unpledged delegates any recipient of five-tenths or more
delegate shall be entitled to one [1] additional delegate.
History: Laws 1969, ch. 39, §8.
3-8-41. Delegate pledge.-A. No person selected as a delegate or
alternate shall qualify to attend the national convention of his political
party unless he files with the state central committee of his political
party a written declaration of acceptance, signed by himself, in the
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3-8-42
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form herein prescribed and the state central committee deposits this
3-9-5.
Voting
declaration of acceptance in the office of the secretary of state no
3-9-6. Requir
later than thirty [30] days before convening of the applicable national
3-9-7. Voting
3-9-8. Votin:
convention.
3-9-9. Board
B. The declaration of acceptance shall be in the form of an affidavit
3-9-10. Metho
3-9-11. Machi
and shall contain the following information:
3-9-12. Voting
(1) the name, residence and post-office address of the delegate
3-9-13. Care :.
3-9-13.1 to 3-9-2
or alternate delegate;
(2) a statement that he is a registered voter in New Mexico
3-9-1. State voti:
affiliated with the political party for which he is a delegate or alternate,
the "state voting n
and that he was a registered voter and affiliated with such party as of
state, who shall be
the date of the last presidential primary election;
governor. No mem
(3) a statement that he will not withdraw his name before the
used by the commit
holding of the national party convention of his party;
est in any voting n
(4) if delegates are pledged to specific candidates for the office
of president, a pledge in the following form:
History: C. 1953, §
Laws 1969, ch. 240, §
"As a delegate to the 19
national convention of the
party, I pledge myself to support the candidacy of
Compiler's Notes.
as
a candidate for the nomination of president by the
party
Former sections 3-9-1
1927 ch. 41, §§ 601 to
that I will, unless prevented by his death or unless released prior
§§ 41-601 to 41-624; 19
to the first ballot, vote for his nomination on the first ballot; there-
601 to 56-624; Laws 19
after, I shall have the right to cast my convention vote according
7; 1967, ch. 273, §1)
tion contests and red
to my own judgment."
pealed by Laws 1969, c
History: Laws 1969, ch. 39, § 9.
Cross-References.
Vote for uncommitted delegation to
national convention, 3-8-39.
3-9-2. State voti
machine committee
3-8-42. Certification of names to credentials committee.-The secre-
chines used in elect
tary of state shall certify to the credentials committee at the national
voting machine not
convention of each political party participating in the presidential
shall not be used in
primary election the list of names of delegates and alternates qualified
to represent the party organizations of this state by virtue of having
History: C. 1953, §
Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 1:
complied with the provisions of the Presidential Primary Act [3-8-33
to 3-8-43].
History: Laws 1969, ch. 39, § 10.
3-9-3. State vot
Any person desirin
3-S-43. Penalty.-Any delegate or alternate delegate who fails to
use in New Mexico
vote at the national political party convention in accordance with the
machine examined
delegate pledge he signed as required by the Presidential Primary Act
mittee. At the time
[3-8-33 to 3-8-43] is subject to a fine not exceeding one thousand
secretary of state a
dollars ($1,000) or imprisonment not exceeding ten [10] days, or both.
B. Upon receipt
History: Laws 1969, ch. 39, § 11.
of state shall call
to examine and stt
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committee shall re
by two [2] mecha:
VOTING MACHINES
a written report on
Section 3-9-1.
State voting machine committee-Creation.
C. Upon comple
3-9-2.
State voting machine committee-Duties.
State voting machine committee-Manner of approval.
a written report or
3-9-3.
3-9-4.
State voting machine committee-Compensation.
shall file such repc
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hereinafter provided. All vacancies in public offices to be filled by election,
except such as are provided by law to be filled at special or municipal elec-
tions, shall be filled at the general elections. All public questions to be
voted upon by the people of the entire state and all other public questions,
except such as are provided by law to be decided at any other elections,
shall be voted upon and decided at the general elections.
Amended L. 1948, C. 438.
19:3-3. Delegates and alternates to national conventions and committee
members chosen at primary election. In each presidential year delegates
and alternates to the national conventions of the political parties shall be
elected at the primary election to be held on the first Tuesday in June in
that year. The members of state, county and municipal committees of the
political parties shall be chosen at the primary for the general election as
hereinafter provided.
Amended L. 1965, c. 4.
19:3-4. Basis of election to office. At every election the person or
persons, to the number to be elected therein, who shall by law be qualified
for the office or offices to be filled at such election, and for whom the
greatest number of votes shall have been given therein for such office or
offices, shall be deemed and taken to be elected to such office or offices.
19:3-5. Holding Incompatible offices; qualifications of Presidential and
Vice-Presidential electors; qualifications of congressmen. No person shall
hold at the same time more than one of the following offices: Elector of
President and Vice-President of the United States, member of the United
States Senate, member of the House of Representatives of the United States,
member of the Senate or of the General Assembly of this State, county
clerk, register, surrogate or sheriff.
No person shall be elected an elector of President and Vice-President of
the United States unless he shall possess the qualifications of a legal voter
of the State, shall be of the age of twenty-five years or upwards and shall
have been a citizen of the United States seven years next preceding such
election.
No person shall be elected a member of the House of Representatives,
or an elector of President and Vice-President who shall hold any office of
trust or profit under the United States.
19:3-6. Basis of determination of public questions; "legal voter" defined.
Any public question voted upon at an election shall be presented in simple
language that can be easily understood by the voter. The printed phras-
ing of said question on the ballots shall clearly set forth the true purpose
of the matter being voted upon. Where the question concerns any amend-
ment to the state constitution, or any act or statute or other legal titles
of any nature, the printed phrasing on the ballots shall include a brief
statement interpreting same. In event that in any statute the public
question to be voted upon is so stated as not clearly to set forth the true
purpose of the matter being voted upon and no provision is made in said
statute for presenting the same in simple language or printing upon the
ballots a brief statement interpreting the same, there may be added on
the ballots to be used in voting upon the question, a brief statement
interpreting the same and setting forth the true purpose of the matter
being voted upon in addition to the statement of the public question re-
quired by the statute itself.
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The municipal clerk shall within eight days after the primary election
certify to the county clerk and also to the county board two copies of the
names and post-office addresses of the persons elected as members of the
county committee of the several political parties, together with the ward,
district or unit which they respectively represent.
19:23-55. Canvass of votes by county clerks; statement. The county
clerks shall within ten days canvass such statements relating to all officers
and positions to be voted for by the voters of the entire state, county, con-
gressional district, municipality or ward, and determine what persons have
by the highest number of votes been so elected or nominated by the political
parties.
In the case of United States Senator, Governor and member of the House
of Representatives the county clerk shall immediately transmit to the secre-
tary of state a statement showing the total number of votes cast for such
officers in the county. The secretary of state shall furnish the necessary
form.
In the case of members of the county committee the county clerk within
nine days after the primary shall mail to the chairman of the state com-
mittee and to the chairman of the county committee of the respective par-
ties a list of the names of those elected to the county committee, giving
the municipalities, ward and district each represents, together with their
post-office addresses.
19:23-56. Certificates of election of members of state committee. The
county clerk shall issue a certificate to the male receiving the highest num-
ber of votes among the male candidates and to the female receiving the
highest number of votes among the female candidates for the position of
member of the state committee of any political party at the primary as
shown by the returns in his office.
19:23-57. Canvass of votes by secretary of state; certificates of election
Issued. The secretary of state shall forthwith canvass such statements of
the county clerks and determine by the highest number of votes what
persons have been so nominated by the voters of the political parties of
the state or portion thereof involving more than a single county or con-
gressional district, and shall issue a certificate of election to each person
shown by such canvass and statement to have been nominated.
Article 11. OTHER PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO PRIMARY FOR
GENERAL ELECTION.
19:23-58. Provisions of title applicable. Any provisions of this title
which pertain particularly to any election or to the general election shall
apply to the primary election for the general election in so far as they are
not inconsistent with the special provisions of this title pertaining to the
primary election for the general election.
Chapter 24. PRIMARY FOR DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES TO
NATIONAL CONVENTIONS.
Article 1. NOTICE OF ELECTION.
19:24-1. State committee to Secretary of State. In every year in which
primary elections are to be held as herein provided for the election of dele-
gates and alternates to the national conventions of political parties, which
primary elections are to be held on the first Tuesday in June as hereinbe-
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fore provided, the chairman of the state committee of each political party
shall notify the Secretary of State, on or before March 1 of that year, of the
number of delegates-at-large and the number of alternates-at-large to be
elected to the next national convention of such party by the voters of the
party throughout the state, and also of the number of delegates and alter-
nates to be chosen to such convention in the respective congressional
districts or other territorial subdivisions of the state as mentioned in such
notification.
If the state chairmen, or either of them, shall fail to file such notice,
the Secretary of State shall ascertain such facts from the call for its na-
tional convention issued by the national or state committee.
Amended L. 1965, c. 4.
19:24-2. Secretary of State to county clerks and county boards. The
Secretary of State shall, on or before March 20 of that year, certify to the
county clerk and county board of each county the number of delegates and
alternates-at-large to be chosen by each such party and the number of
delegates and alternates to be chosen in each congressional district or other
territorial subdivision of the state, composed in whole or in part of the
county of such county clerk.
Any provisions of this title which pertain particularly to any election
or to the general election or to the primary election for the general election
shall apply to the primary election for delegates and alternates to national
conventions in so far as they are not inconsistent with the special provisions
of this title pertaining to the primary election for delegates and alternates
to national conventions.
Amended L. 1965, C. 4.
Article 2. PROCEDURE.
19:24-3. Nomination by petition. Candidates for election as delegates
or alternates to the national conventions of political parties shall be nomi-
nated by petition in the manner herein provided for the nomination of
candidates to be voted for at the primary election for the general election
except as herein otherwise provided.
19:24-4. Delegates and alternates-at-large chosen from entire state or
from congressional district. Not less than one hundred members of each
such political party(may/file with the secretary of state at least forty days
prior to the primary election for the general election in any year of a presi-
dential election a petition requesting that the name of a person therein
indorsed shall be printed on the primary ticket of such political party as
candidate for the position of delegate-at-large or alternate-at-large, to be
chosen by the party voters throughout the state to the national convention
of that party, or as a delegate or alternate to be chosen to that convention
by the voters of any congressional district.
The signers to the petition for any delegate-at-large or alternate-at-
large shall be legal voters resident in the state; and the signers for any
delegate or alternate from any congressional district shall be voters of
such district.
The secretary of state shall within six days thereafter certify to each
county clerk and county board such nominations for delegates and alter-
nates-at-large and the nominations for delegates or alternates for any con-
gressional district.
Amended L. 1948, C. 2.
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19:24-4. Note.
For the purposes of electing delegates-at-large and alternates-at-large
to national conventions of the political parties to be held in the year 1964,
in counties in which voting machines are used, where the county clerk shall
determine that the capacity of the voting machines used in the county
makes it impossible to provide for the voting for each candidate for dele-
gate-at-large and alternate-at-large individually, he shall, in prescribing the
form of sample ballots and in arranging the names of candidates on the
voting machine, provide for voting by a single vote for all such candidates
who had requested to be grouped together in accordance with the provisions
of R. S. 19:24-5, which vote shall constitute and shall be tallied as a sep-
arate vote for each of the candidates listed in the group.
If any individual candidate receives more votes than each candidate in
the group, or if, for any other reason, in order to determine which
candidates in the group have been elected it is necessary to determine the
priority of candidates in the group as to each other, the order in which such
candidates are certified to the Secretary of State by the State chairman of
their party upon the filing of the petitions shall determine such order of
priority.
Added L. 1964, c. 3.
19:24-4. Note.
For the purposes of electing delegates-at-large and alternates-at-large
and district delegates and alternates to national conventions of the political
parties to be held in the year 1964, in counties in which paper ballots are
used, the county clerk, in prescribing the form of sample ballots and in
arranging the names of candidates on the official ballots, shall so arrange
the ballot that each voter may vote for each candidate for delegate-at-large
and alternate-at-large and each district delegate and alternate individually,
or in the alternative, may vote by a single marking indicating a vote for all
such candidates who have requested to be grouped together in accordance
with the provisions of R. S. 19:24-5, in which case such vote shall constitute
and shall be tallied as a separate vote for each of the candidates listed in the
group.
Added L. 1964, c. 4.
19:24-5. Delegates grouped; choice for president included in petition.
Candidates for the position of delegates or alternates may be grouped
together, if they SO request in their petitions, and may also have the name
of the candidate for President whom they favor placed opposite their
individual names or opposite such groups, if they so request in their peti-
tions and if the written consent of such candidate for President is endorsed
upon their petitions, under the caption "Choice for President."
Amended L. 1944, c. 8.
19:24-6. Ballot form to permit voting by single marking for delegates
and alternates. For the purposes of electing delegates-at-large and alter-
nates-at-large and district delegates and alternates to national conventions
of the political parties in counties in which paper ballots are used, the county
clerk, in prescribing the form of sample ballots and in arranging the names
of candidates on the official ballots, shall so arrange the ballot that each
voter may vote for each candidate for delegate-at-large and alternate-at-
large and each district delegate and alternate individually, or in the al-
ternative, may vote by a single marking indicating a vote for all such
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candidates who have requested to be grouped together in accordance with
the provisions of Revised Statutes 19:24-5, in which case such vote shall
constitute and shall be tallied as a separate vote for each of the candidates
listed in the group.
Added L. 1968, c. 28.
Chapter 25. PETITION INDORSING CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT.
19:25-1, 19:25-2. Repealed, L. 1944, c. 8.
19:25-3. Number of signers; form, preparation and filing petition;
consent of candidate not necessary. Not less than one thousand voters
of any political party may file a petition with the secretary of state on or
before the fortieth day before a primary election in any year in which a
President of the United States is to be chosen, requesting that the name of
July
the person indorsed therein as a candidate of such party for the office of
President of the United States shall be printed upon the official primary
ballot of that party for the then ensuing election for delegates and alter-
nates to the national convention of such party.
The petition shall be prepared and filed in the form and manner herein
required for the indorsement of candidates to be voted for at the primary
election for the general election, except that the candidate shall not be
permitted to have a designation or slogan following his name, and that it
shall not be necessary to have the consent of such candidate for President
indorsed on the petition.
L. 1952, c. 2.
19:25-4. Certification of names Indorsed; candidate may decline. The
Secretary of State shall certify the names so indorsed to the county clerk
of each county on or before the thirty-fourth day before such primary
election; but if any person SO indorsed shall on or before such date decline
in writing, filed in the office of the Secretary of State, to have his name
printed upon the primary election ballot as a candidate for President, the
Secretary of State shall not so certify such name.
L. 1952, c. 2.
: Chapter 26. ANY PRIMARY.
19:26-1. Return of election documents and equipment. At the close of
all primary elections held according to the provisions of this title, and
after counting the ballots cast at such primary and making the statements
thereof as herein provided, each district board shall place all ballots voted
at the election and all spoiled and unused ballots inside the ballot boxes
used at such election, and after locking and sealing the same, shall forth-
with deliver the ballot boxes to the municipal clerk and the keys thereof to
the county clerk. The district board in municipalities not having perma-
nent registration shall deliver to the county clerk the party primary poll
books of the previous year, together with the primary election registry
books and the primary party poll books made up at the current primary
election. In all municipalities having a permanent registration, the signa-
ture copy register binders and the current primary party poll books shall
be returned by the district boards to the commissioner, not later than noon
of the day following the primary election for the general election.
The commissioner shall return the primary party poll books to the
municipal clerks in municipalities having permanent registration not later
than one month preceding the next primary election.
SOUTH DAKOTA
Had only partial section. Rest is on the way.
Glen Sedam
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COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
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1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. NW
WASHINGTON D. C. 20006
December 31, 1971
(202) 333-0920
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
SUBJECT:
Representative Ashbrook's Announcement
A copy of the release for today's press conference held
by Congressman Ashbrook is attached.
Cliff Miller, Pete Dailey, Phil Joanou and Ann Dore
attended the conference and have enumerated some of
the highlights as follows:
Ashbrook does not intend to be a Third
Party candidate in any way. He'would
not join Wallace nor accept the nomination
of the New York Conservative Party.
The campaign he will conduct will be an
effort to change the course of the Nixon
Administration, feeling that it has not
followed the platform and promises he
supported, when supporting President Nixon
as the 1968 candidate.
Ashbrook indicated that he spoke with the
key conservative leaders (national) with
the exception of Governor Reagan whom he
has not had the opportunity to see in person
yet. He expects no endorsement or support from
conservative Senators but expects a handful
of conservative Representatives to support
him during the next weeks.
There has been no pressure from the White
House to dissuade him from his efforts,
he stated, even though he has many friends
there.
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Ashbrook firmly stated that he is running
within the Republican Party, that he is
not "bolting" the party nor is he part of
a "dump Nixon" movement.
He indicated several times that he has
no campaign manager at this time nor a
finance chairman but believes money will
be available for a good campaign.
Ashbrook intends to run in New Hampshire
and Florida primaries and will determine
future efforts based on the response he
gets in these states.
He stressed the foreign policy and defense
areas as points of deviation from the 1968
platform by President's lack of leadership
as a factor in the defense area. It is
how the defense money is spent within
Congressional guidelines, not the amount
budgeted, that he sees as an area devoid
of the President's leadership.
Ashbrook has the endorsement of William
Buckley and feels that Senator Buckley's
"buts" and its" in statement that President
Nixon will be re-elected in '72 are the
same as his.
He would indeed want Vice-President Agnew
on his ticket and would like him on any
ticket the Republican Party confirms. He
would also, most definitely, keep the
Attorney General.
JEB S. MAGRUDER
JOHN M. ASHBROOK
17th Congressional District of Ohio
Washington Phone: 225-6431 (Area 202)
Johnstown Phone: 967-5941 (Area 614)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DECEMBER 29, 1971
STATEMENT BY REP. JOHN M. ASHBROOK
In 1968 I was a delegate to the Republican Convention in
Miami Beach and cast my vote for Richard Nixon. I did this on the
basis of Mr. Mixon's record in the Congress, in the Vice Presidency
and thereafter on the campaign trail. Above all, I voted for him on
the basis of what he said in 1968.
He said that we have to put an end to the huge Federal
deficits which fuel inflation and pick the pockets of every American.
He warned against the dangers of an increasingly regimented economy.
He pledged to oppose any scheme for a guaranteed annual income. He
promised to bring the Federal bureaucracy to an accountability that
was long past due. He spoke out for more individual initiative in
the old American style. tHe cautioned us to bc on our guard against
the seductive idea that there never had been a cold war, or that, at
any rate, it was now over. He called for military superiority and
strategic weapons with which to defend America from the growing might
of the Soviet Union.
And on all of these issues he was absolutely right.
Today, three years later, where do we stand? The President
has fulfilled his promise to appoint judicial conservatives to the
Supreme Court and to pass new anti-crime legislation. His Victnamiza-
tion policy, at least thus far, has represented a commendable effort
to fulfill our obligations to our allies. But the list pretty well
ends there.
The first three budgets planned wholly by the Nixon Admin-
istration are expected to show a deficit of 70 billion dollars--the
largest, most outrageous string of deficits in American peacetime
history. He has continued and in some cases increased the wasteful
--110RE--
Great Society programs which he rightly questioned in 1968. On top
of this, he has called for enactment of a vast Family Assistance Plan
(FAP) that would more than double the nation's welfare rolls by means
of a guaranteed annual income.
In foreign affairs, the principal impact of the President's
cold war conduct has been to confirm and deepen the illusion of
detente. This is being done in direct defiance of his statements
across the years and many specific pledges made when running for the
Presidency three years ago--and at the very time the Soviet Union
and Red China are increasing their aggressive activities throughout
the world. We have seen him lead the triumphant charge of the Red
Chinese into the United Nations. We have seen our ally of thirty
years' standing, Nationalist China, cynically expelled from the United
Nations while we stood by and did effectively nothing.
Most disturbing of all, his failure to exert the necessary
Presidential leadership has endangered our national security. Our
military posture has deteriorated to a point where seven members of
the President's own Blue Ribbon Defense Panel warned: "It is not
too much to say that in the 70's neither the vital interests of the
U. S. nor the lives and freedom of its citizens will be secure."
This warning has apparently been ignored.
Maybe, though I doubt it, all of this is what the American
people want. But it certainly isn't what I voted for in Miami Beach
in August, 1968, nor is it the program that Richard Nixon ran on that
year. I can't help feeling that many Americans--and certainly many
New Hampshire and Florida Republicans, for example--would welcome
the opportunity to remind Richard Nixon of the solemn promises he
made during that campaign and of the very deep concerns of the people
who put him in the White House in the first place.
What if we Republicans had told the public in 1968 that
we would promote record domestic spending programs, continue our
defense deterioration and promote a guaranteed income? Or if candi-
date Nixon had saic, "I am now a Keynesian"? I feel the voters
-- MORE--
would have stuck to the party with real expertise in these areas,
the Democratic party. We offered change and it was to be in the
conservative direction. We were elected on that basis.
It is because the promise and hope of the 1968 campaign
have been SO largely abandoned that I am declaring my candidacy
for President of the United States. I know the political perils
and difficulties of a challenge to an incumbent president. But it
is my firm belief that the Nixon program of 1968 genuinely reflected
majority sentiment in the Republican Party, and throughout the nation.
I plan to appeal to that sentiment, beginning in New
Hampshire and Florida, and I ask the support of all those who seek
a Republican Party dedicated to a strong national defense, a realistic
foreign policy, and the growth of free institutions at home.
# # #
BIOGRAPHY OF JOHN M. ASHBROOK, Member of Congress, 17th District, Ohio
PERSONAL: John M. Ashbrook, born September 21, 1928 at Johnstown, Ohio,
the son of the late Congressman William A. Ashbrook and Mrs. T. D. VanFossen. A Lifelong
resident of Johnstown, Ohio. Father of three daughters, Barbara (Mrs. Joseph Robertson),
Laura and Madeline.
EDUCATION: Graduated from Johnstown High School, 1946; Harvard College in
1952 with Honors; Received Juris Doctor Degree from Ohio State Law School in 1955 and
was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) by Ashland College, 1963.
MILITARY SERVICE: Joined the U.S. Navy in 1946 after graduation from High
School and served until 1948. Member of the Byrd Antarctic Expedition, 1946-47.
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL: Publisher of the Johnstown Independent, a
weekly newspaper, since 1953. Admitted to the practice of Law in Ohio in 1955 and served
as Special Counsel to the Attorney General of Ohio, 1955-57.
AFFILIATIONS: Member of the Johnstown Baptist Church where he has served
as Moderator, Chairman of the Board of Deacons and Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
He is a 32nd Degree Mason, Shriner, Past Chancellor of White Cross Lodge 308, Knights
of Pythias and a member of various civic and fraternal organizations. One of founders of the
Little League in Johnstown, active in school and alumni affairs.
PUBLIC SERVICE: Elected to the 102nd Ohio General Assembly in 1956 and re-
elected in 1958, winning renomination with'a 64% write-in vote in the May, 1958 Primary,
probably an Ohio record. Elected November, 1960 to the U.S. House of Representatives to
the 87th Congress and re-elected in 1962, 1964, 1966, 1968 and 1970. Ranking Republican
member of the House Internal Securities Committee (former Un-American Activities Commit-
tee) and second-ranked member in seniority on the House Education and Labor Committee.
HONORS: Selected in 1957 as one of the outstanding freshmen legislators by the
Ohio Legislative Correspondents Association. Named as one of the 15 outstanding young men
in American politics by special committee composed of former Senators Paul Douglas (Dem.,
Illinois) and William Knowland (Rep., Calif.) in 1958. Chairman of the American Conserva-
tive Union, 1966-71. Recipient of the Freedom Award for Outstanding leadership in com-
batting communism from the Order of Lafayette on May 16, 1970.
Chairman of the American Delegation of young political leaders to the Atlantic
Youth Conference NATO, Paris, France, 1958. American representative at Asian People's
Anti-Communist League (APACL) in Phillipines, 1965. Chosen as one of most respected con-
servative leaders in America in national poll in 1970, ranking in top five out of almost 100
prominent conservatives with Barry Goldwater, Ronald Reagan, John Tower and Bill Buckley.
DISTRICT OFFICE: 53 South Main Street, Johnstown, Ohio 43031
(614) 967-5941
WASHINGTON OFFICE: 206 Cannon Office Building, Washington, D. C. 20515
(202) 225-6431
REACTION TO CONGRESSMAN ASHBROOK'S ANNOUNCEMENT
Former Governor Lane Dwinell, New Hampshire Committee Chairman:
"Congressman Ashbrook is, of course, a fine Congressman. As we have
already said in regards to Congressman McCloskey we welcome Mr. Ashbrook
into New Hampshire. It is, of course, his right to enter our primary,
but we feel that President Nixon is by far the best man for the nomina-
tion of the Republican Party. We feel this will be affirmed if he enters
this Primary. The President has set a strong and steady course in leading
the nation on both foreigh and domestic matters. We hope that when the
time comes Representatives Ashbrook and McCloskey will join in remoni-
nating President Nixon at the Republican convention next summer and in
helping him win re-election in November. "
New Hampshire Governor Walter Peterson:
"As the President has said, the Republican Party is the Party of the
open door. There is room in our party for various viewpoints, such as
those held by Congressman McClpskey and Congressman Ashbrook. Today I
welcome Mr. Ashbrook into our first in the nation primary. I look for-
ward to a full exchange of ideas in our state in the coming weeks. I
know on March 7th the voters will show their support for President Nixon.
.
I also hope that Congressmen McCloskey and Ashbrook will later join with
other Republicans in helping renominate and then re-elect President
Nixon. "
POLITICAL BIOGRAPHY OF JOHN M. ASHBROOK, Member of Congress, 17th District, Ohio
YOUNG REPUBLICANS: Joined the Young Republican Club at Harvard and on re-
turn to Ohio following graduation became active in Licking County and Ohio State Law School
YRs. Chairman of Licking County YR Club, 1953-55. Chairman, Ohio League of Young Re-
publican Clubs, 1955-56. Chairman Young Republican National Federation, 1957-59, only un-
opposed candidate for that office in organization's history. Recipient of many awards and cita-
tions for leadership in area of working with youth.
REPUBLICAN ORGANIZATION: Member of Licking County Republican Central
Committee since 1954, having served as precinct committeeman in Johnstown, Ohio since that
time. Chairman, Licking County Republican Central Committee, 1956-60. Attended 1956, 1960,
1964 and 1968 Republican National Conventions as a Delegate or Alternate.
ELECTED OFFICE: Holds distinction of having defeated three Democrat incumbents
in 10 years. In 1956, elected to Ohio General Assembly, defeating incumbent Democrat legislator.
In 1960, defeated Democrat congressman in his first bid for national office. After redistricting
in 1966, defeated another Democrat congressman, a 20-year veteran, when the two were placed
in the same district.
In 1956, he was the next to the youngest legislator in the Ohio General Assembly.
When elected to Congress in 1960, of the 535 in the 87th Congress, only one congressman was
younger than Rep. Ashbrook.
POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS: He has been active in anti-communist and conserva-
tive organizations. On steering committee of Committee of One Million Against the Admission
of Red China. One of founders of Draft Goldwater organization in 1963. One of founders of
American Conservative Union in 1964 and has served as Chairman (1966-71) and Director
(1964-present). Active in Republican Regulars, composed of Congressman of conservative, con-
stitutional philosophy. Recognized national leader for conservative cause.