Section 202.5 – Declaration of candidacy — Presidential primary election.

• (1) As used in this section:
  • (a) “Presidential candidate” means a person seeking nomination for President of the United States from a Utah registered political party.
  • (b) “Utah registered political party” means a political party that has complied with the requirements of Chapter 8, Political Party Formation and Procedures, to become a political party officially recognized by the state.

• (2) Each presidential candidate, or the candidate’s designated agent, shall file a declaration of candidacy with the lieutenant governor as provided in Section 20A-9-803, for participation in the presidential primary election.

Amended by Chapter 433, 2019 General Session