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(a) A petition of nomination for an office filed under section 10 of this chapter
must be filed with and, except as provided in subsection (d), certified by the person with
whom a declaration of candidacy must be filed under IC 3-8-2.
(b) The certified petition of nomination must be accompanied by the following:
(1) The candidate's written consent to become a candidate.
(2) The following statements:
(A) A statement that the candidate has attached either of the following to the petition:
(i) A copy of a statement of economic interests, file stamped by the office required
to receive the statement of economic interests.
(ii) A receipt or photocopy of a receipt showing that a statement of economic
interests has been filed.
This requirement does not apply to a candidate for a federal office.
(B) A statement that the candidate understands that if the candidate is elected to the
office, the candidate may be required to obtain and file an individual surety bond
before serving in the office. This requirement does not apply to a candidate for a
federal office or legislative office.
(C) A statement that the candidate understands that if the candidate is elected to the
office, the candidate may be required to successfully complete training or have
attained certification related to service in an elected office. This requirement does not
apply to a candidate for a federal office, state office, or legislative office.
(D) A statement that the candidate:
(i) is aware of the provisions of IC 3-9 regarding campaign finance and the
reporting of campaign contributions and expenditures; and
(ii) agrees to comply with the provisions of IC 3-9.
This requirement does not apply to a candidate for a federal office.
The candidate must separately initial each of the statements required by this
subdivision.
(3) If the candidate is subject to IC 3-9-1-5, a statement by the candidate that the
candidate has filed a campaign finance statement of organization under IC 3-9-1-5 or
is aware that the candidate may be required to file a campaign finance statement of
organization not later than noon seven (7) days after the final date for filing a petition
for nomination under section 10 of this chapter.
(4) If the candidate is subject to IC 3-9-1-5.5, a statement by the candidate that the
candidate is aware of the requirement to file a campaign finance statement of
organization under IC 3-9 after the first of either of the following occurs:
(A) The candidate receives more than five hundred dollars ($500) in contributions.
(B) The candidate makes more than five hundred dollars ($500) in expenditures.
(5) A statement indicating whether or not each candidate:
(A) has been a candidate for state or local office in a previous primary or general
election; and