Section 7. Definitions

“Candidate” or “candidates” means an individual who seeks or considers running for either supreme court justice or court of appeals judge. [1.10.9.7 NMAC - N/E, 11/23/2009] 1.10.9.8 DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY; NOMINATING PETITION; SUPREME COURT OR COURT OF APPEALS: In making a declaration of candidacy and in seeking nominating petition signatures, all candidates for the supreme court or court of appeals shall designate the specific numeral position, as set forth in 1.10.10 NMAC, on the supreme court or court of appeals for which they seek nomination. Failure to do so will result in the rejection of the candidate’s nominating petition signatures.