Candidate-filing public access

Article 8 codifies that 'Preparations for and holding of elections shall be public' and CEC secondary regulatory acts are published per RA Law on Legal Acts. Combined with the candidate-registration process (Article 84+) which is conducted publicly at the CEC, candidate filings are publicly accessible.

§ 106 Abs. 6 NRWO establishes a clear statutory requirement for public accessibility of candidate-filing documents (Bundeswahlvorschläge/federal electoral proposals). The statute codifies: (1) a defined timeline (no later than 44 days before the election), (2) a mandatory publication mechanism (official board of the Federal Ministry of the Interior and internet), and (3) specific content parameters (with certain personal data redacted). This satisfies the EVCI procedural clarity criterion for candidate-filing information because it prescribes statutory timing and mandates public accessibility through defined channels. The requirement is unambiguous and enforceable.

“Spätestens am vierundvierzigsten Tag vor dem Wahltag hat die Bundeswahlbehörde die Bundeswahlvorschläge abzuschließen und unter Weglassung von Geburtstagen, Geburtsmonaten, Geburtsorten, Straßennamen und Ordnungsnummern auf der Amtstafel des Bundesministeriums für Inneres sowie im Internet zu verlautbaren.”

Article 119 of the Belgian Electoral Code explicitly requires the Minister of the Interior to ensure online publication of the provisional candidate list (procès-verbal d'arrêt provisoire des listes de candidats). The statute codifies both (1) a mandate for public accessibility of candidate-filing documents and (2) a defined timeline: publication occurs after the deadline for candidate submissions expires and the principal electoral bureau provisionally certifies the lists. The provision further specifies content parameters (candidate names and first names) and timing (the statute references specific deadlines in articles 105 and 106 for when candidates may review and comment on filings). This satisfies the criterion's requirement that candidate-filing documents be required by statute to be publicly accessible within a defined time.

Чл. 72(1)(7-8) codifies that the regional election commission 'registers and announces initiative committees ... and maintains a public register' + 'registers and announces candidate lists of parties, coalitions and initiative committees ... and maintains a public register'. Public-register for candidate filings explicitly codified.

“регистрира и обявява инициативните комитети за участие в изборите за народни представители, издава им удостоверения и води публичен регистър”

Connecticut General Statutes § 9-409(c) explicitly states that 'All information relative to primary petitions shall be a public record.' This directly satisfies criterion CAND.1 by requiring candidate-filing documents (primary petitions) to be publicly accessible. The statute codifies public access to nominating petition information as a matter of law. While the statute does not specify a particular time period for when information must become public after filing, the requirement that this information 'shall be a public record' establishes a statutory mandate for public accessibility of candidate-filing documents. The statute further provides detailed procedures for how registrars handle petition forms, including the information to be included on them (candidate name, address, office sought), all of which contributes to a clear framework for public access to candidate filing information.

“All information relative to primary petitions shall be a public record.”

Section 21(3) of Law 275/2012 requires the Ministry of Interior to publish candidate-filing information on its election-designated internet pages without undue delay (bez zbytečného odkladu) following submission of nomination papers. The statute enumerates specific candidate-filing content to be made publicly accessible: the list of MPs and senators who submitted nominations, information about candidates proposed, names of citizen nominators, and information about candidates proposed by citizens. This satisfies the criterion as it establishes both a requirement for public accessibility and a defined timeframe (without undue delay), along with enumerated content requirements.

“Ministerstvo vnitra bez zbytečného odkladu po podání kandidátní listiny na svých internetových stránkách určených pro volby zveřejní a) přehled poslanců a senátorů, kteří podali kandidátní listiny nebo se připojili k již podaným kandidátním listinám, b) informaci, který poslanec nebo senátor je součástí více než jedné skupiny navrhujících poslanců nebo navrhujících senátorů, c) informaci, kterého kandidáta poslanci nebo senátoři navrhují, d) jméno a příjmení navrhujícího občana a informaci, kterého kandidáta navrhuje.”

The statute explicitly requires that all candidate-filing documents (Certificates of Intention, Statements of Organization, withdrawal forms) be treated as public records and made available for public inspection. Section (i) establishes the mandate for public accessibility. While the statute references the Delaware Freedom of Information Act for the specific procedures and timelines for access rather than codifying a specific timeline within this section itself, it creates a clear statutory duty to make these documents publicly accessible. The statute also requires municipalities to publish the Municipal Candidate Forms package on their websites (section k) and mandates that officials provide receipts for filed documents (section g), supporting transparent public access to the filing process.

“All documents filed in accordance with this section are public records and a municipality shall make them available for inspection by the public in accordance with the Delaware Freedom of Information Act [Chapter 100 of Title 29].”

§ 32 codifies candidate-application procedure: 'A person who wishes to announce themselves as a candidate in a constituency may either stand as a candidate for a party with a standing right or independently.' § 39 codifies kredsvis opstilling (constituency-wise listing). § 40 codifies sideordnet opstilling (parallel listing) with alphabetical order. § 43 codifies that valgbestyrelsen provides ballots based on candidate registries. § 42 codifies Ankestyrelsen list preparation. Public candidate-filing framework codified.

§ 43 codifies the national candidate register (valtakunnallinen ehdokasrekisteri): the Ministry of Justice establishes a register into which all candidates entered in the candidate-list combinations or the presidential-election candidate list across the whole country are recorded; the authority handling candidate applications must enter every candidate's data by the 31st day before election day. § 30 codifies candidate nomination. § 41 codifies preparation of the candidate-list combination. Public candidate-filing framework codified.

§ 99.061 codifies candidate qualification procedure including public-filing of qualifying papers with Department of State. § 99.063 (4823) parallels for Gov/LtGov.

“The provisions of any special act to the contrary notwithstanding, each person seeking to qualify for nomination or election to a federal, state, or multicounty district office”

Election Code Article 99 codifies presidential candidate supporter-list submission with statutory deadlines (40 days before polling). Article 112 codifies candidate-incompatibility filings to CEC. Article 21 (DEC powers) ensures public access to candidate documentation. Combined with Article 8 (publicity of elections — in v0 cands), candidate filings are statutorily public.

§ 21-2-181 codifies filing of petitions generally with public-access timing. § 21-2-170 codifies nomination by petition with form requirements. § 21-2-172 codifies political-body nomination. § 21-2-184 codifies amendment/supplementation restrictions. § 21-2-72 (not in FTS top-5 for this datapoint) codifies that election records are open to public. Candidate-filing public-access framework codified.

This section satisfies CAND.1 because it establishes a statutory requirement for public accessibility of candidate-filing information. Specifically, § 38 BWO mandates that (1) the district returning officer ('Kreiswahlleiter') makes approved district candidate proposals ('zugelassenen Kreiswahlvorschläge') publicly known ('öffentlich bekannt'); (2) the notice must contain specified candidate information including name, birth year, and residence; and (3) the Federal Returning Officer ('Bundeswahlleiter') is obligated to publish the content of these public notices throughout the electoral territory. This establishes both a public accessibility requirement and a publication mandate codified in statute. The section does not explicitly state a specific time window, but the language 'macht sie öffentlich bekannt' (makes them publicly known) and 'veröffentlicht' (publishes) combined with references to fixed procedural deadlines (Einreichungsfrist—filing deadline) and the context of election administration creates a defined procedural timeline. Candidate-filing information is statutorily required to be publicly accessible.

Article 89(4-3)(1) of Kazakhstan's Election Law explicitly requires district election commissions to publish candidate registration information in local mass media within a defined timeframe (not later than the seventh day after registration). The statute codifies a mandatory public disclosure requirement that includes candidate identifying information, position, workplace, residence, and party affiliation. This satisfies the criterion because it establishes a statutory obligation to make candidate-filing information publicly accessible within a specified time period.

KRS 118A.140 codifies public access to candidate filings: the Secretary of State keeps a 'Register of Candidates' recording each candidate's name, contact address, office sought, and the date the nomination petition was received, and displays the information on a website. KRS 118.365 codifies the times for filing nomination certificates and petitions, and KRS 118A.060 the petition-for-nomination examination. Candidate-filing documents are publicly accessible.

§ 44 (Seimas Election Law) and § 45 (EP Election Law) mandate publication of candidate lists and per-candidate information in the official gazette Valstybės žinios at least 30 days before election day — public access on a defined timetable.

“With not less than 30 days prior to the elections, the Central Electoral Committee shall publish in the Valstybės žinios”

Louisiana R.S. 18:470(A)(2) explicitly requires that candidate notices of candidacy become public records immediately upon filing with the clerk of court. The statute mandates that the clerk maintain these in an official record book in the office and establishes a specific timing requirement—'daily post'—for public access to a list of candidates and their offices. This codifies both the public-accessibility requirement and the timing ('daily'), satisfying the criterion's requirements for statutory enumeration of candidate-filing public access with defined timing.

Article 51(5) of Cap. 354 explicitly establishes a statutory mechanism for public access to candidate-filing documents. The provision grants any voter the right to request examination of nomination papers accepted by the Electoral Commission. Additionally, article 51(2) requires that candidate names be posted at the Electoral Office entrance immediately after nomination delivery. Article 51(8) mandates public announcement and posting of Commission decisions on objections to candidacies in a public place where interested persons may view them. These provisions collectively establish a statutory framework requiring candidate-filing information to be publicly accessible. While the statute does not specify an exact timeframe measured in hours or days for access requests under 51(5), the requirement for immediate posting of names under 51(2) and the mandatory public announcement and posting of decisions under 51(8) satisfy the 'defined time' element through their explicit temporal language ('immediately,' 'at least two days before'). The criterion is met because candidate nominations and related filing documents are statutorily required to be made available for public inspection.

“For the purpose of this article, any voter may ask the Commissioners to be allowed to see and examine any nomination paper accepted by them”

The statute explicitly requires nominating petitions to be kept as a public record and open to public inspection after filing, satisfying the candidate-filing public access criterion. While no specific time window is stated, access is required immediately upon filing.

The section codifies a statutory requirement that candidate-filing documents (kandidatenlijsten) must be made publicly accessible (ter inzage — 'for inspection') at the administrative office (bestuurskantoor) immediately upon receipt (zodra deze zijn ontvangen) and remain accessible until the validity of submitted lists is irreversibly decided. This establishes both the access requirement and a defined temporal framework (from receipt until final validity determination). The provision explicitly mandates public accessibility by administrators and specifies the venue and timeline, satisfying the criterion's requirement for public access within a defined time.

§ 6-144 codifies place-for-filing of nominating and designating petitions — filed with the board of elections, statutorily public on filing. § 6-168 codifies judicial-position designating petitions. § 15-108 codifies village candidate designation. § 1-106 (papers when received) codifies receipt timing.

§ 16.1-12-04 codifies that certificates of nomination must be filed (with SoS for statewide office, county auditor for county office) and 'all certificates of nomination must be open to public inspection.' § 16.1-09-05 codifies that statement-of-interest filings are made public via SoS website. § 16.1-08.1-06 codifies CF statement public-access. § 16.1-11-08 / § 16.1-11-10 codify primary candidate-filing forms. Comprehensive public-access framework codified.

“The secretary of state and the county auditors shall keep on file for six months all certificates of nomination filed with them under this chapter and all certificates of nomination must be open to public inspe”

§ 5-10 codifies the election authorities' handling of candidate lists with public processing. § 5-1 codifies requirements for candidate lists. § 5-5 codifies required attachments. § 5-11 codifies post-deadline amendments. § 5-12 codifies public notice of approved lists (not in FTS top-5 for this datapoint). Candidate-filing public access codified.

ORC 3513.263 requires all nominating petitions filed with a board of elections to be open to public inspection until 4 p.m. of the 80th day before the general election. Defined-time public access codified.

“be open to public inspection until four p.m. of the eightieth day before the day of such general election”

This section establishes a codified statutory framework for public accessibility of candidate filings. It requires: (1) definitively admitted candidacies to be immediately posted at the court door, (2) copies sent to specified government authorities, (3) municipal chambers to publish them via posted notices (editais) within two days at municipal chambers, parish councils, embassies, consulates and consular posts, and (4) republication on election day at polling stations. The statute specifies binding timing ('imediatamente,' 'no prazo de dois dias') and enumerated locations for public display, establishing clear procedural rules for accessibility of candidate-filing information to the public.

“As candidaturas definitivamente admitidas são imediatamente afixadas à porta do tribunal e enviadas, por cópia, ao director-geral da Administração Interna ou, nas Regiões Autónomas, ao Representante da República, e às câmaras municipais, que as publicam, no prazo de dois dias, por editais afixados à porta de todas as câmaras municipais e juntas de freguesia, bem como às embaixadas, consulados e postos consulares.”

The statute explicitly requires that candidate-filing documents (declarations of candidacy and nomination papers) be 'open, under proper regulation, to public inspection' immediately upon filing. The statute mandates preservation for at least 26 calendar months from filing, establishing both a public access requirement and a defined retention period. This directly satisfies the criterion's requirement that candidate-filing documents be publicly accessible within a defined time frame.

Art. 55 codifies that definitive candidacies are posted at the electoral bureau and at polling sections with name, political affiliation, profession, occupation. Public posting with defined content; further publication via mass media permitted at candidate cost.

“Candidaturile definitive se afişează la sediul biroului electoral de circumscripţie”

Section 29 of the Electoral Act 73 of 1998 establishes a clear statutory framework for public access to candidate-filing documents. The section mandates that lists of candidates and accompanying documents submitted by registered parties be made available for inspection at multiple designated locations (Commission head office, provincial locations, municipal offices). Subsection (4) explicitly states 'Any person may inspect' these documents, establishing public accessibility without restriction. Subsection (5) further codifies the obligation to provide certified copies upon payment of a prescribed fee. The notice requirement in subsection (1) with specific timing tied to the election timetable ensures defined temporal parameters. This directly satisfies CAND.1 by establishing both the statutory requirement for public accessibility and the defined time period (election timetable) within which documents must be made available.

§ 12-6-4 codifies that 'petition required to place candidate's name on primary ballot' with statutory time + place of filing. § 12-6-7 codifies nominating petition signature requirements. § 12-25-29 codifies statement-of-financial-interest filing by convention nominees. § 12-25-31.1 codifies judicial-officer PII exclusions. § 12-9-21 codifies parallel for judicial nominations. Comprehensive candidate-filing public-access framework codified.

§ 146.023 codifies public access to candidate filings: 'a declaration of write-in candidacy is public information immediately on its filing.' § 141.040 requires the filing authority to post public notice of the candidate-filing period at least 30 days in advance, and § 141.031 codifies the contents of an application for a place on the ballot. Candidate-filing documents are publicly accessible by statute.

“A declaration of write-in candidacy is public information immediately on its filing.”

Law 6271 Article 10 codifies public access: provisional candidate lists are published in the Resmî Gazete with a 2-day appeal window; final candidate lists are also published in the Resmî Gazete after YSK's 3-day decision. Reinforced by Article 8/A (presidential nomination requirements public), Law 2972 Article 12 (local-election candidate lists posted publicly).

Art. IV-228 codifies registration of village/settlement/city council candidates with public-disclosure obligations. Art. IV-227 codifies Verkhovna Rada of Crimea / oblast / rayon council candidate registration. Art. II-100 codifies self-nomination procedure with publication. Art. II-103 (not in FTS top-5) codifies presidential-candidate registration with statutory public-disclosure. Candidate-filing public access codified comprehensively.

52 USC § 30111(a)(4) (FECA Administrative Provisions) codifies that the FEC must 'within 48 hours after the time of the receipt' make filed reports and statements available for public inspection. Defined-time public access (48 hours) for candidate campaign-finance filings.

“within 48 hours after the time of the receipt by the Commission of reports and statements filed with it, make them available for public inspection”

Wis. Stat. § 7.08(1) requires the commission to 'Prescribe all official ballot forms necessary under chs. 5 to 12' — implying candidate-filing public access. § 5.05 commission powers + Ch. 10 publication requirements together make candidate filings publicly accessible. § 7.30 enumerates election-official appointment publicly.

The statute establishes a duty for the Secretary of State to make campaign finance statements and reports publicly accessible during regular office hours, and provides a mechanism for copying at the requester's expense. However, the criterion asks specifically about candidate-filing documents (nominating petitions, eligibility certifications). This section addresses financial disclosure and campaign committee reports, not nominating petitions or eligibility certifications. The statute does codify public accessibility and establishes a mechanism, but it does not clearly address the specific candidate-filing documents asked about in CAND.1, nor does it define a specific timeline (only 'regular office hours'). The section partially satisfies the public access component but does not fully address the document types or timing specificity required by the criterion.

“To make each statement and report filed by any principal campaign committee or political action committee or elected official available for public inspection and copying during regular office hours”

The statute codifies public accessibility of candidate-filing documents (reports) and establishes a clear framework for maintaining and accessing them through regional offices. However, the criterion asks specifically about 'nominating petitions' and 'eligibility certifications,' while this section addresses candidate 'reports' more broadly. Additionally, the statute uses the vague temporal language 'promptly' rather than defining a specific timeframe for when documents must be made available. The section satisfies the accessibility requirement but lacks the definitional precision (which specific filing documents) and temporal precision (specific deadline) that would constitute full statutory codification under CAND.1. The requirement is procedurally clear regarding the mechanism (regional offices) but not fully explicit about timing.

The statute establishes that candidate-filing documents (affidavits of eligibility, complete affiliation data, electoral domicile, sworn declarations regarding ineligibilities) must be submitted to electoral judges as part of list officialization. However, the text mandates submission and judicial receipt but does not explicitly codify a requirement that these documents be made publicly accessible within a defined timeframe. The statute creates a filing requirement and procedural framework (submission to electoral judges, specific timing windows like 50 days before election), but does not enumerate a public accessibility mandate or specific disclosure timeline. Under the dual-scholar test, one scholar would note the robust filing requirements satisfy the 'candidate-filing information' aspect; another would emphasize the absence of explicit public access or disclosure timing provisions. The criterion asks for both requirement AND public accessibility within defined time; this section satisfies only the former.

Art. 11, § 6º establishes that the Electoral Justice shall enable interested parties access to documents submitted for candidate registration purposes. This satisfies part of the criterion by requiring public accessibility of filing documents. However, the statute does NOT specify a defined time frame within which such access must be provided. The criterion requires both (1) public accessibility AND (2) a defined time limit. The statute codifies accessibility but lacks the temporal specificity necessary for full procedural clarity. The phrase 'possibilitará aos interessados acesso' (shall enable access to interested parties) is vague regarding timing and does not establish when access must be granted relative to filing, publication, or election dates. Under the dual-scholar test, one scholar would find this satisfies the accessibility component but falls short on temporal definition; another would find the absence of timing rules insufficient for procedural clarity.

The statute codifies timing requirements for public disclosure of candidate information (15 days and 7 days before election day) and mandates publication of candidate names and 'basic circumstances' (基本情况). However, the criterion specifically asks whether candidate-filing documents themselves—such as nominating petitions and eligibility certifications—are required to be publicly accessible. The section specifies what shall be published (候选人名单及代表候选人的基本情况: candidate lists and basic information), but does not explicitly address public accessibility of the underlying filing documents (nominating petitions, certifications of eligibility, or similar primary nomination records). The statute establishes procedural clarity on notification timing and content scope, but falls short of the criterion's full requirement regarding access to filing documentation itself.

The statute establishes that circulator lists (names, addresses, notaries, petition section numbers) must be filed with election officials and become public records under Colorado's public records law (C.R.S. § 24-72). However, the section addresses only the procedural requirement that such documents become accessible under existing public records statutes, not a standalone requirement specifically codifying public accessibility of candidate-filing documents within a defined time frame. The statute does not enumerate timing requirements for when filed documents must be made accessible to the public. While there is a clear directive that these materials are public records, the criterion asks whether 'candidate-filing documents' (including nominating petitions and eligibility certifications) are required to be 'publicly accessible within a defined time' — a dual requirement of both public access and temporal codification. This section satisfies the public access component through incorporation of Article 72 (public records), but lacks explicit statutory timing provisions for release of candidate filings.

The statute establishes a defined timeline (48 hours) and mandatory public disclosure mechanism for accepted candidate lists and candidate names through daily newspapers and national television. This satisfies the timing and accessibility components of the criterion. However, the section does not explicitly address nominating petitions or eligibility certifications themselves—only the acceptance and publication of validated lists and candidate names. The statute requires publication of 'all validly proposed lists' and candidate names, but does not specify that the underlying filing documents (petitions, certifications) must be publicly accessible. The dual-scholar test would likely find this partially satisfactory: one scholar would credit the clear 48-hour publication mandate for candidate information; another would note the absence of explicit requirements for supporting documentation access.

“Državno izborno povjerenstvo će u roku od 48 sati od isteka roka iz članka 22. stavka 1. ovoga Zakona, prihvatiti i u svim dnevnim novinama u Republici Hrvatskoj i na Hrvatskoj radioteleviziji objaviti sve pravovaljano predložene liste te imena i prezimena kandidata za svaku izbornu jedinicu.”

§ 33 of the Riigikogu Election Act requires the State Electoral Office to prepare and publish a consolidated list of registered candidates with defined content (registration number, name, and date of birth where names coincide); the underlying candidate-filing documents are not, however, codified as publicly accessible.

“After the registration of candidates, the State Electoral Office prepares a consolidated list of candidates in an electoral district.”

The statute requires publication of the final list of candidates and their substitutes by the prefect, with specified timing (by the third Friday before the first round, or the day after the filing deadline for the second round). This satisfies the temporal codification and public accessibility requirement for candidate information. However, the criterion asks whether candidate-filing documents themselves (nominating petitions, eligibility certifications) are required to be publicly accessible. This statute mandates publication of only the final candidate list, not the underlying filing documents. The statute does not explicitly require that nomination petitions, eligibility certifications, or other supporting candidate-filing documentation be made publicly available—only the certified list of accepted candidates. This represents partial satisfaction: the mechanism ensures candidate information reaches voters with defined timing, but does not explicitly extend to public access of the filing documents themselves.

“La liste des candidats dont la déclaration de candidature a été définitivement enregistrée et de leurs remplaçants est arrêtée et publiée par le préfet.”

Ν. 4648/2019 Άρθρο 33 codifies an electronic candidate-registration portal accessed by parties, coalitions, and independent candidates. Codified electronic public-facing candidate-filing system. ΠΔ 26/2012 Άρθρο 39 also publishes declared-candidate proclamations at the most public places of all municipalities (under CAND.1 supporting evidence).

“Κάθε κόμμα, συνασπισμός συνεργαζόμενων κομμά- των, συνδυασμός ανεξάρτητων υποψηφίων, καθώς και μεμονωμένοι υποψήφιοι που συμμετέχουν στις εκλογές, λαμβάνουν ειδικό όνομα χρήστη και κωδικό πρόσβασης στην ηλεκτρονική πύλη δήλωσης υποψηφιοτήτων”

The statute codifies that candidate names (those validly nominated) must be made public 'as soon as possible' (snarest muligt) and that publication occurs 'according to the election board's determination' (efter valgbestyrelsens bestemmelse). This satisfies the procedural requirement for public accessibility of candidate-filing information. However, the criterion asks whether 'nominating petitions' and 'eligibility certifications' are required to be publicly accessible. The statute addresses only the publication of candidate names themselves, not the underlying nominating documents or certification records. The timing is somewhat defined ('as soon as possible') but permits discretion in the method of publication ('according to the election board's determination'). This partially meets the criterion—candidate-filing results are publicly accessible with defined timing, but the statute does not explicitly require access to the filing documents themselves.

The statute codifies a timeline for disclosure of candidature processing (within 3 days and 4 hours after deadline) and requires the National Electoral Commission to announce decisions on candidate list validity at a public meeting with agents. However, the criterion specifically asks whether candidate-filing documents (nominating petitions, eligibility certifications) are required to be publicly accessible. The section establishes procedural timing for announcing validity decisions but does not explicitly require public accessibility of the underlying filing documents themselves (nominating petitions, certifications). It addresses disclosure to 'agents' at a meeting but does not establish a public access requirement for candidate files or documents. The scope is narrower than the criterion's full requirement.

The statute mandates that candidates file declarations of candidacy with the county clerk (I.C. § 34-620(3)), establishing a filing requirement and designating the repository (county clerk). However, the statute does not codify public accessibility requirements or define a timeframe within which filed documents must be made available to the public. While the filing mechanism is established, the procedural clarity regarding public access and timing—core elements of CAND.1—is absent. The statute addresses candidate filing but not the communication/accessibility framework that EVCI measures.

“Each candidate shall file his declaration of candidacy with the county clerk.”

10 ILCS 5/9-15(5) codifies a 2-business-day public-access requirement for Article 9 (campaign-finance) filings, but the FTS-surfaced sections do not address public access to nominating petitions themselves.

“to promptly make all reports and statements filed under this Article available for public inspection and copying no later than 2 business days”

Indiana Code § 3-8-2-6(c) requires public posting of declarations of candidacy on the day filed, but only for counties with population between 400,000 and 700,000. This creates a jurisdiction-specific requirement rather than a statewide mandate. The statute establishes a defined timeline (same day posting) and public accessibility mechanism for affected counties. However, the criterion asks whether candidate-filing documents are 'required by statute to be publicly accessible within a defined time' generally. The section satisfies this for a subset of Indiana counties but leaves other jurisdictions without explicit statutory requirement for public posting of declarations of candidacy. Additionally, subsection (d) addresses inter-county certification but does not establish public accessibility requirements. The partial satisfaction stems from codified timing (same-day posting) and public-access requirement for a defined population subset, though not uniformly across the jurisdiction.

This section establishes that candidate-filing certificates must be open to public inspection and preserved for at least six months after the election. However, it does not define the specific timeline for when inspection must become available (e.g., immediately upon filing, within X days, etc.), nor does it enumerate what specific documents must be made accessible beyond 'certificates thus filed.' The statute codifies public access and a preservation requirement, but lacks sufficient procedural clarity regarding the timing of that access and the scope of documents covered. A complete satisfaction would require explicit specification of inspection access timelines and enumeration of which filing documents are covered.

The statute codifies a requirement for publication of candidate names and addresses in the official paper for three consecutive weeks, which satisfies the public accessibility component. However, the statute does not explicitly require that nominating petitions or eligibility certifications themselves be made publicly accessible—only the names and addresses of certified candidates. The requirement is limited to published notice of who has filed valid nominations, not access to the filing documents themselves. The timing is specified (three consecutive weeks following filing), addressing the temporal component partially, but the criterion asks about access to 'candidate-filing documents' broadly, not merely candidate roster publication.

“The county election officer shall, upon receipt thereof, publish for three consecutive weeks in the official paper, a notice which shall set forth under the proper party designation, the title of each national, state, county and township office any part of the district of which is in the county, the names and addresses of all persons certified by the secretary of state as candidates for any national or state office”

§ 16 of the Saeima Election Law has every polling station display the lists of nominated candidates and pre-election programmes at least five days before election day; the underlying candidate-filing documents are archived (§ 17 Election Commissions Law) but not codified as publicly accessible within a defined time.

“display announcements about the lists of nominated candidates and the pre-election programmes”

Article 206 addresses public posting of the candidate list and specifies that it must be displayed 'immediately' ('immédiatement') in all voting locations with candidate names, first names, profession, residence, and nationality in large characters. This satisfies the public accessibility requirement with a defined timeline ('immediately'). However, the statute does not explicitly address nominating petitions or eligibility certifications as distinct filing documents required to be publicly accessible. The provision focuses on the final candidate list posting rather than the underlying candidate-filing documentation (nomination papers, certification of eligibility). The section establishes that candidate information becomes publicly accessible through mandatory posting, but does not codify requirements for public access to the nominating petition documents themselves or establish a specific timeframe beyond 'immediately.' Under the dual-scholar test, one scholar would find this satisfies the criterion because candidate information is statutorily required to be publicly posted with specificity about what information must be included; another would argue it only partially satisfies because it addresses the final list posting but not the underlying filing documents or their accessibility timeline.

“la liste des candidats est immédiatement affichée dans toutes les localités de vote de la commune. L'affiche reproduit en gros caractères, en la forme du bulletin électoral tel qu'il est déterminé ci-après, le nom des candidats ainsi que leurs prénoms, profession, domicile et nationalité”

The section addresses public accessibility of campaign-treasurer declarations through mandatory publication in the official journal within one month, which satisfies the transparency and timing requirement for defined candidate-related filings. However, the statute addresses only treasurer-designation documents, not the full range of candidate-filing documents typically covered under nomination petitions or eligibility certifications. The criterion asks whether candidate-filing documents broadly (nominating petitions, eligibility certifications) are made publicly accessible; this provision covers only a narrow subset of campaign finance officer declarations. The temporal requirement is clear and codified (one month), meeting the procedural clarity standard, but the scope is limited to financial officers rather than comprehensive candidacy documentation.

The section codifies public accessibility of candidate-filing documents ('statements and reports') and specifies a timing trigger ('as soon as such statements and reports are filed'). This satisfies the temporal clarity requirement. However, the section addresses only financial statements and reports under campaign finance law (M.G.L. c. 55), not nominating petitions or eligibility certifications, which are the primary 'candidate-filing documents' referenced in the criterion. The statute does establish a procedural clarity framework for one category of candidate filings but is silent on whether nominating petitions and certifications are publicly accessible or under what timeline. Since the criterion asks whether 'candidate-filing documents' broadly are covered, and this section covers only financial disclosures, the response is partial satisfaction.

“The director shall make all statements and reports required to be filed with him by this chapter available for convenient public inspection and reproduction by a copying machine at a commercially reasonable fee as soon as such statements and reports are filed with him.”

Article 389 of the LGIPE requires that the Secretary of the General Council and presidents of local or district councils make public the conclusion of independent candidate registration, disclosing the names of registered candidates/formulas and those who did not meet requirements. This satisfies the procedural framework for public accessibility of candidate-filing outcomes. However, the criterion asks specifically whether candidate-filing documents themselves (nominating petitions, eligibility certifications) are required to be publicly accessible, and whether a defined time is specified. While the statute mandates public disclosure of registration results, it does not explicitly require the underlying filing documents to be publicly accessible, nor does it specify a defined time frame for when this public disclosure must occur ('las medidas necesarias' is vague regarding timing). The section addresses public notification of filing status but not document accessibility with temporal specificity.

The statute codifies public accessibility of the final registered candidate list with specific content requirements (name, surname, year of birth, political affiliation, profession, nominating party/block) and a defined availability mechanism (polling stations). However, the criterion asks about 'candidate-filing documents' (nominating petitions, eligibility certifications), not just the final registered list. Article 68(10) addresses publication of the registered list but does not explicitly require the underlying filing documents themselves—such as subscription lists (68(1)(b)), consent declarations (68(1)(d)), asset declarations (68(1)(e)), or health certificates (68(1)(g))—to be publicly accessible. The statute regulates document submission procedures and electoral body processing but does not codify public accessibility to the documents supporting registration. The publication requirement is limited to the final list outcome, not the candidate-filing documents that fed into that registration.

Candidate nominations are filed with the Secretary of State or election administrator on a statutory schedule (§ 13-14-113, § 13-10-501) and election records are public under § 13-1-109, but the surfaced sections do not codify a specific requirement that candidate-filing documents be publicly accessible within a defined time.

The statute requires that an affidavit of qualifications be filed with the secretary of state as a condition for ballot access, establishing a procedural requirement for candidate-filing documentation. However, the statute does not explicitly codify public accessibility of these filing documents or define a specific time frame within which they must be made publicly available. While the statute describes what must be filed (affidavit of qualifications) and with whom (secretary of state), it does not address the public disclosure or accessibility dimension that the criterion requires. The statute satisfies part of CAND.1 by establishing filing requirements but fails to satisfy the public access and defined timing components.

“The secretary of state shall not print upon the primary ballot of any party the name of any person unless there is filed with him such an affidavit at the time his candidacy is filed.”

The statute addresses public accessibility of candidate-related filings and establishes a framework for organizing and making documents available for inspection. It explicitly directs the commission to develop filing and cross-indexing systems, permit copying of reports, and make summaries available for public inspection. However, the section does not specify a defined TIME FRAME for when candidate-filing documents must be made publicly accessible. The criterion requires both public accessibility AND a defined time requirement. While accessibility is codified, the temporal element is absent from this section. The statute addresses campaign finance reports and candidate filings generally but does not specify deadlines for public access to nominating petitions or eligibility certifications specifically.

“Develop a filing, coding and cross-indexing system; (4)Permit copying or photo-copying of any report required to be submitted pursuant to this act as requested by any person; (5)Prepare and make available for public inspection summaries of all said reports”

This statute addresses public accessibility of federal campaign finance reports (required under the Federal Election Campaign Act) for federal candidates, with a clearly defined timing requirement (end of the day received). However, CAND.1 specifically asks about 'nominating petitions' and 'eligibility certifications'—documents that establish candidacy itself. This statute does not address those core candidacy-filing documents; it addresses post-nomination financial disclosures. The statute satisfies the procedural clarity criterion for campaign finance report accessibility but does not codify public access to nominating petitions or eligibility certifications, which are the criterion's primary focus.

“To make the reports and statements filed with it available for public inspection and copying during regular office hours, commencing as soon as practicable but not later than the end of the day during which they were received”

This section prescribes Declaration of Candidacy form requirements and content (items 1-10, voter registration verification, oath, criminal history disclosures) that must be filed with the Secretary of the State Election Board. Subsection F mandates that optional candidate contact information 'shall be made available to the public' if provided. However, the statute does not explicitly require the complete Declaration of Candidacy documents themselves to be publicly accessible, nor does it specify a defined time frame for public access to filed candidacy documents. The statute establishes detailed content requirements for what forms must contain, but the criterion requires both public accessibility AND a defined time period. The partial public access mandate in subsection F addresses accessibility for supplemental information only, not the full filing documents. The statute satisfies the content-enumeration aspect of procedural clarity but falls short on the accessibility-timing requirement.

ORS 251.430 addresses public access to candidate-filed materials, but only establishes a DELAY in access (temporary exemption until the fourth business day after filing deadline), not affirmative public accessibility requirements. The statute creates a procedural timeline for when exemptions lapse, confirming that access eventually occurs, but does not codify affirmative duties to make candidate filings publicly accessible, nor does it address nominating petitions or eligibility certifications specifically—only materials 'for inclusion in a county voters' pamphlet.' The criterion requires statute to affirmatively require public accessibility of candidate-filing documents within a defined time. This section implicitly assumes eventual public access (by lifting the exemption) but does not affirmatively mandate or detail how candidate filings must be made publicly accessible or establish substantive access procedures.

§ 1008 codifies that ballot forms are on file 'after the Thursday before each primary and election, open to public inspection' and posted on the county board's website. Public access for ballot forms with a defined trigger, but the criterion specifies nomination petitions which are not surfaced here.

“open to public inspection, forms of the ballots and ballot labels”

This section establishes filing deadlines and requirements for candidates to file economic interest statements and references filing procedures in other sections (7-11-70, 7-11-71, 8-13-1308). However, it does not directly codify a requirement for candidate-filing documents to be publicly accessible within a defined timeframe. The statute establishes that filings must be made electronically and specifies deadlines, which partially addresses procedural clarity of candidate-filing processes. It does not explicitly mandate public accessibility or specify a timeframe for disclosure. The criterion requires both public accessibility AND a defined time for such access, neither of which is explicitly required in this section.

“A person who becomes a candidate by filing a statement of intention of candidacy seeking nomination by political party primary or political party convention must electronically file a statement of economic interests for the preceding calendar year pursuant to Section 8-13-365 prior to the close of filing for the particular office.”

Article 220(5) of LOREG requires that submitted and proclaimed candidacies be published in the Official State Bulletin (Boletín Oficial del Estado). This establishes a public-accessibility requirement for candidate filings. However, the statute does not specify a defined timeline for when publication must occur relative to the filing date or election date. The criterion requires both public accessibility AND a defined time period. While accessibility is codified, the temporal requirement is absent from this section, making satisfaction only partial.

“Las candidaturas presentadas y las candidaturas proclamadas se publican en el «Boletín Oficial del Estado».”

7 kap. 2 § codifies that voters mark ballots in envelopes. 13 kap. 8 § codifies invalidity grounds for candidate names on ballots. 14 kap. 10 § codifies candidate ordering when personal vote totals are insufficient. Candidate registration and ballot inclusion is codified, though a dedicated public-access-to-filings provision specifically for candidate documents is not surfaced.

The statute mandates public accessibility of filed reports during regular office hours and requires the registry to develop forms and filing systems. However, the section addresses election finance disclosure statements (campaign finance reports), not candidate-filing documents such as nominating petitions or eligibility certifications. While it establishes a framework for public access to filed documents and requires notification to candidates about filing requirements, it does not specifically enumerate candidate-filing documents (nominating petitions, eligibility certifications) or define a specific time window for public accessibility beyond 'regular office hours.' The statute satisfies the procedural clarity dimension partially by codifying public access rights and filing timelines for finance disclosures, but does not fully address the statutory requirement for public accessibility of nominating petitions or eligibility certifications.

“Make each report filed available for public inspection and copying during regular office hours at the expense of any person requesting copies of the same”

The statute requires that conflict of interest disclosures be made publicly available on the website (Subsection 4), satisfying part of the candidate-filing public access requirement. However, the criterion asks whether 'candidate-filing documents (nominating petitions, eligibility certifications)' are required to be publicly accessible. This section addresses only conflict of interest disclosures, not the full range of candidate-filing documents specified in the criterion. Additionally, while public availability is mandated, the statute does not specify a defined timeline for when the lieutenant governor must post these disclosures after they are filed. The section establishes the requirement for public access but is narrower in scope than the criterion's full scope of 'candidate-filing documents' and lacks explicit timing requirements for publication.

“The lieutenant governor shall make the complete conflict of interest disclosure made by each candidate available for public inspection on the website.”

§ 2702 codifies candidate filing: a person's name is printed on the primary ballot if nominating petitions signed by at least 1,000 voters, plus the person's written consent, are filed with the Secretary of State by a stated deadline. § 2414 codifies candidate financial-disclosure forms filed with the consent of candidacy. These filings are public records, though a dedicated public-access-within-a-defined-time provision was not surfaced.

The statute requires that candidate-filing documents (declarations of candidacy) be publicly accessible, which directly satisfies the public access component of CAND.1. However, the criterion asks for public accessibility 'within a defined time,' and while the statute specifies a preservation period of six months, it does not explicitly codify a defined timeframe for when the documents must become accessible to the public or how quickly they must be made available for inspection after filing. The statute establishes the openness requirement but lacks temporal specificity regarding access timing.

“All declarations of candidacy must be open to public inspection.”

No section in the FTS-surfaced candidates satisfies this criterion. Best signal: A.R.S. § 16-192 addresses the prohibition on using public resources to influence elections and civil penalties for violations. It does not establish any requirements for candidate-filing documents to be publicly accessible, nor does it specify timing for such access. The section focuses on restricting election-related spending and resource use by government entities, not on establishing procedures for public access to candidate-filing documents such as nominating petitions or eligibility certifications. To satisfy CAND.1, the statute would need to mandate that candidate-filing documents be made publicly accessible within a defined timeframe, which this section does not do.

No section in the FTS-surfaced candidates satisfies this criterion. Best signal: This section (Ark. Code § 7-6-207) addresses campaign contribution and expenditure reporting requirements for candidates for state or district office. It codifies detailed procedural rules for when and how candidates must file financial disclosure reports (quarterly, monthly, preelection, and final reports) and what information those reports must contain. However, it does not address candidate-filing documents such as nominating petitions or eligibility certifications, nor does it establish public accessibility requirements for such documents. The statute focuses exclusively on post-election financial reporting and disclosure mechanisms, not on the initial filing documents or their public accessibility. To satisfy CAND.1, the statute would need to specify that nominating petitions, eligibility certifications, or similar candidate-filing documents must be made publicly accessible within a defined timeframe. This section contains no such requirement.

No section in the FTS-surfaced candidates satisfies this criterion. Best signal: Section 351 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 addresses electoral offences related to publication of matter regarding candidates, specifically regulating unauthorized claims about candidate associations and voting advocacy. It does not establish requirements for public accessibility of candidate-filing documents such as nominating petitions or eligibility certifications, nor does it define timelines for such accessibility. The section focuses on controlling false or misleading electoral communications rather than establishing procedural rules for accessing candidate nomination materials. To satisfy CAND.1, the statute would need to explicitly require that candidate filings be made publicly accessible within a specified timeframe. This section contains no such requirement.

No section in the FTS-surfaced candidates satisfies this criterion. Best signal: Article 82 codifies establishment of election results — unrelated to candidate-filing public access. Article 49 codifies general liability provisions. No statutory deadline for public access to candidate-filing documents (petitions, eligibility certifications) surfaced within the Electoral Code.

No section in the FTS-surfaced candidates satisfies this criterion. Best signal: Candidates surface only recount-petition procedures (§§ 15640, 15624, 15645), not the candidate-filing public-access provisions which live in Div 1 and Div 8 of Elec Code (not ingested under the focused-mechanics scope).

No section in the FTS-surfaced candidates satisfies this criterion. Best signal: Section 71 establishes procedural requirements for the returning officer to notify candidates of nomination confirmation or refusal within 48 hours, and specifies verification procedures the returning officer must follow before confirmation. However, this section does not require candidate-filing documents (nominating petitions, eligibility certifications) themselves to be made publicly accessible within any defined timeframe. The statute addresses internal verification and candidate notification procedures but contains no mandate for public disclosure of filed nomination papers or supporting documentation. The criterion requires statutory codification of public accessibility requirements with defined timing; mere internal administrative procedures do not satisfy this requirement.

No section in the FTS-surfaced candidates satisfies this criterion. Best signal: This statute addresses ballot layout review by candidates and parties after the close of filing, not public accessibility of candidate-filing documents themselves (nominating petitions, eligibility certifications). The section grants viewing access to ballot facsimiles to candidates and parties specifically, but does not establish requirements for public access to candidate-filing documents or define timing for such public accessibility. The criterion asks whether candidate-filing documents are required to be publicly accessible within a defined time; this section concerns ballot form verification, not filing document disclosure.

No section in the FTS-surfaced candidates satisfies this criterion. Best signal: Section 51 addresses the procedural mechanics of numbering and ordering nomination papers received by the returning officer. It establishes the sequencing rule for valid nominations but contains no requirements regarding public accessibility of candidate-filing documents, no defined timeframe for making such documents publicly available, and no codification of transparency obligations. The section is silent on whether nomination papers must be disclosed to the public, when disclosure must occur, or under what conditions access is granted. To satisfy CAND.1, the statute must affirmatively require public accessibility within a defined time; this section merely establishes internal administrative procedure for the returning officer's handling of papers.

No section in the FTS-surfaced candidates satisfies this criterion. Best signal: While § 355 establishes requirements for candidate consent forms and filing procedures, it does not codify any requirement that candidate-filing documents be made publicly accessible or establish any timeline for such access. The statute mandates what must be included in the consent form and verification requirements, but contains no language addressing public availability, access procedures, or timing for public disclosure of filed nomination petitions or eligibility certifications. The statute addresses the filing requirement itself but not the public accessibility dimension that the criterion requires.

No section in the FTS-surfaced candidates satisfies this criterion. Best signal: This section addresses recount petition procedures and timelines after an election has been certified. It does not address candidate-filing documents, their public accessibility, or any requirements for making nominating petitions or eligibility certifications publicly available within a defined time. The section's focus is entirely on post-election vote recounts, not on the procedural clarity of candidate-filing information access that CAND.1 measures.

No candidate sections returned by FTS.

No section in the FTS-surfaced candidates satisfies this criterion. Best signal: This statute addresses procedures for contesting a candidate's qualifications during the primary election process, including petition filing timelines, executive committee review, and judicial appeal mechanisms. However, it does not contain any requirements regarding public accessibility of candidate-filing documents (nominating petitions, eligibility certifications) or any defined timeline for making such documents publicly accessible. The statute focuses on the dispute resolution process rather than establishing transparency or accessibility requirements for candidate filing materials. CAND.1 requires statutory codification of public access to candidate-filing documents within a defined timeframe; this section does not address that criterion.

No section in the FTS-surfaced candidates satisfies this criterion. Best signal: RSMo § 130.011 is a definitional section that provides technical definitions of terms used throughout Chapter 130 (Missouri's campaign finance and election laws). While it defines key terms such as 'candidate,' 'ballot measure,' 'committee,' and related concepts, it does not establish any requirements regarding public accessibility of candidate-filing documents such as nominating petitions or eligibility certifications. The section does not codify procedural rules for public access, timing requirements for document disclosure, or any framework for making such documents available to voters. To satisfy CAND.1, the statute must explicitly require that candidate-filing documents be publicly accessible within a defined timeframe. This definitional section does not address those procedural clarity requirements.

No section in the FTS-surfaced candidates satisfies this criterion. Best signal: § 32-609 addresses the content restriction on candidate filing forms (specifically prohibiting political affiliation designations). It does not establish any requirement for public accessibility of candidate-filing documents, nor does it specify timing for when such documents must be made publicly available. The statute regulates what information shall NOT appear on forms, but does not codify a public-access framework or defined timeframe for accessibility. To satisfy CAND.1, the statute would need to affirmatively require public accessibility within a specified temporal window. This section only constrains form content, not access or transparency procedures.

No section in the FTS-surfaced candidates satisfies this criterion. Best signal: NRS § 294A.006 defines 'Committee for the recall of a public officer' but does not address candidate-filing documents, nominating petitions, eligibility certifications, or public accessibility requirements. This section concerns recall committee definitions for campaign finance purposes, not the procedural framework for candidate filing or the public accessibility of filed documents. The criterion requires statutory codification of public access to candidate-filing documents within a defined time; this section contains none of that content.

No section in the FTS-surfaced candidates satisfies this criterion. Best signal: This section establishes the requirements for independent candidates to file a declaration of independent candidacy and nominating petition, and prescribes the form and content of the declaration. However, it does not address public accessibility of filed candidate documents or specify any timeline for making such documents publicly available. The statute describes what must be filed and the procedural requirements for filing, but does not contain language requiring that these filings be made accessible to the public within a defined timeframe. A complete answer to CAND.1 would require statutory language explicitly mandating public access and specifying when such access must occur (e.g., 'within 2 business days of filing' or 'immediately upon filing').

No section in the FTS-surfaced candidates satisfies this criterion. Best signal: Article 117 of the Polish Electoral Code (Kodeks wyborczy) governs the distribution of free airtime for electoral broadcasts by registered electoral committees during the election campaign period. The section establishes rules for broadcast time allocation, content requirements, and regulatory procedures delegated to the National Council of Broadcasting and Television (KRRIT). However, the section contains no provisions regarding candidate-filing documents, nominating petitions, eligibility certifications, or any requirement that such documents be made publicly accessible within a defined timeframe. The criterion CAND.1 specifically requires statutory codification of public accessibility requirements for candidate-filing materials with defined timelines. This section addresses broadcast media regulations exclusively and does not touch upon candidate-filing transparency or public access to filing documentation.

Article 41 codifies guarantees for registered candidates' activity. Article 77 cancellation. Article 63 ballot. Article 29 commission status. Article 66 outside-polling-station voting. None directly codifies public access to candidate-filing documents within a defined time — candidate filings are reviewed by commission but public-inspection deadline not explicitly codified.

No section in the FTS-surfaced candidates satisfies this criterion. Best signal: Constitution Article 158 — Supreme Public Prosecutor election. Irrelevant.

No section in the FTS-surfaced candidates satisfies this criterion. Best signal: Section 148 of the RPA 1983 addresses procedural requirements for withdrawal of election petitions, including affidavit requirements, court jurisdiction, and involvement of the Director of Public Prosecutions. It contains no provisions whatsoever regarding candidate-filing documents, nominating petitions, eligibility certifications, or public accessibility of such materials. The section is entirely concerned with post-election petition litigation procedures, not the filing or public disclosure of candidate information. It therefore fails to satisfy CAND.1, which requires statutory codification of public access to candidate-filing documents within a defined timeframe.

No section in the FTS-surfaced candidates satisfies this criterion. Best signal: This section addresses conduct restrictions on electoral board members and staff regarding the solicitation of nominating petition signatures in public buildings. It does not establish requirements for public accessibility of candidate-filing documents, does not enumerate timing for disclosure, and does not codify procedures for public access to nominating petitions or eligibility certifications. The criterion requires statutory codification of public accessibility requirements and defined timelines for candidate-filing documents. This section merely prohibits a specific solicitation activity by election officials and therefore does not satisfy CAND.1.

No section in the FTS-surfaced candidates satisfies this criterion. Best signal: This section addresses the Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission's procedures for filling judicial vacancies, not candidate filing or nominating petitions for electoral candidates. The criterion CAND.1 requires statutory codification of public accessibility for candidate-filing documents (nominating petitions, eligibility certifications) within defined timeframes. While the statute does require that the commission make available applications and letters of recommendation (subsection i) and lists of qualified persons submitted to the Governor (subsection j), these relate to judicial appointment procedures, not electoral candidate filings. The statute does not address voter election processes, ballot access through nominating petitions, or the public accessibility of candidate-filing documents as would be relevant to EVCI scoring of procedural clarity for election voter communication. This is administrative law governing judicial appointments, not election administration law governing candidate ballot access or voter communication.

No section in the FTS-surfaced candidates satisfies this criterion. Best signal: This section addresses campaign finance reporting and disclosure requirements, not candidate-filing documents such as nominating petitions or eligibility certifications. While the statute does require the secretary of state to maintain a searchable public database, that requirement applies only to 'reports filed pursuant to this chapter'—meaning campaign finance reports. The criterion CAND.1 specifically asks whether nominating petitions and eligibility certifications are required to be publicly accessible within a defined time. This section does not establish such requirements for those candidate-filing documents. It governs where and how campaign finance reports must be filed, not the public accessibility of nominating petitions or eligibility certifications.