R623-4-5. Procedure for Verification of Nomination Petition Packets

(1) The reviewing officer shall verify nomination petition packets in accordance with Section 20A-1-1002, Subsection 20A-9-403(3), and Rule R623-11. (2) If an individual signed two candidate nomination petitions for the same office, the signature on the first submitted nomination petition that meets the requirements of Section 20A-1-1002, Subsection 20A-9-403(3), and Rule R623-11, is valid in accordance with Section 20A-9-411. (3) The reviewing officer shall review and certify each signature submitted for a candidate in accordance with Subsection 20A-9-408(9)(f). (4) The reviewing officer may discontinue the verification of a nomination petition if, in writing, a candidate withdraws: (a) candidacy; or (b) the notice of intent to gather signatures. (5) The reviewing officer shall review each signature in an individual packet once review of that packet has begun. (6) The reviewing officer shall: (a) communicate results to a candidate within one business day after the signature audit described in Section R623-12-6 is conducted; and (b) notify a candidate in writing that the candidate has met the qualification threshold.