Rhode Island General Laws

R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-14-4 (2026)

Preparation of nomination papers for candidates — Combination of endorsed candidates — Furnishing of nomination papers to candidates

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(a) Upon receipt of the declarations referred to in § 17-14-1, within two (2) business days of the final date for filing endorsements, the secretary of state for statewide candidates and the local board for general assembly and local candidates shall prepare nomination papers for each person who has filed a declaration of candidacy as provided in § 17-14-1. A minimum of three (3) sets of nomination papers shall be prepared for each candidate whose name appears on nomination papers containing the name of a candidate for general assembly and for local office. Nomination papers for voters from the city of Providence for the offices enumerated in § 17-14-1 shall be furnished by the secretary of state. Nomination papers shall be prepared with the name of the candidate as it appears on the voting list, notwithstanding that the candidate may have signed their declaration of candidacy other than as the candidate’s name appears on the voting list. Candidates for nomination for different offices endorsed by the appropriate committee of any party shall be combined on the same nomination papers. The names of candidates for different offices not endorsed by the appropriate committee of any party shall not be combined on the same nomination papers. Nomination papers for candidates for general assembly shall be furnished by the local board of the general assembly candidate. Nomination papers shall be furnished to the local boards by the secretary of state and each shall bear the imprint of the state coat of arms and any additional language required by law. Nomination papers shall be appropriately marked or color coded to indicate the different political parties, the endorsed and unendorsed candidates of those parties, and independent candidates.

(b) Candidates for nomination may, at their own expense, have nomination papers duplicated in exact appearance and as prescribed in subsection (a) of this section.

(c) Nomination papers furnished by the secretary of state shall be personally issued to the candidate, or in the case of combined nomination papers to one of the candidates, for whom they were prepared, or to an individual presenting written authorization from the candidate, or one of the candidates appearing on them, to receive the nomination papers.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 4 cases, 1986–1996 · leading case: Carmody v. Rhode Island Conflict of Interest Comm'n, 509 A.2d 453 (R.I. 1986).

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Carmody v. Rhode Island Conflict of Interest Comm'n, 509 A.2d 453 (R.I. 1986). · cites it 2× “General Laws 1956 (1981 Reenactment) §§ 17-14-4,-7,-8,-11,-14 and -16. [4] Section 36-14-4(a) provides: "No elected or appointed state or municipal official shall, while serving as such, have any interest, financial or otherwise, direct or indirect, or engage in any business,…”

Gill v. State of Rhode Island, 933 F. Supp. 151 (D.R.I. 1996). · cites it 8× “G.L. § 17-14-4, Nomination of Party and Independent Candidates, Preparation of nomination papers for candidates— Combination of endorsed candidates — Furnishing of nomination papers to candidates; R.”

Duke v. Connell, 790 F. Supp. 50 (D.R.I. 1992). “§§ 17-14-4 to -12. 2 Therefore, the Court holds that section 17-12.”

Charlestown Democratic Town Comm. v. Connell, 789 F. Supp. 517 (D.R.I. 1992). · cites it 2× “R.I.Gen.Laws § 17-14-4. Candidates must submit these nomination papers with sufficient signatures to the appropriate board within approximately sixty days of the primary.”

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