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CANDIDATE AFFIDAVIT INSTRUCTIONS

Colorado Constitution Reference: Section 2(2), article XXVIII

Colorado Revised Statutes: Section 1-45-110(1), C.R.S.

Who uses this form? All candidates for public office.

Purpose of form: This form is to be used by all candidates seeking an elected office.

Is this form required for all candidates, including judges? YES, except that candidates in special district

elections may file a self-nomination and acceptance form instead.

When should this form be filed? Form must be filed with the appropriate election official within 10 days of

becoming a candidate.

When does an individual become a candidate? When the individual publicly announces an intent to seek public

office and thereafter receives a contribution or makes an expenditure in support of the candidacy.

What is the definition of Public announcement? Campaign and Political Finance Rule 1.12 states: “ ‘Publicly

announced an intention to seek election to public office or retention of a judicial office’ means that a person has

made a statement signifying an interest in the office by means of a speech, advertisement, or other communication

reported or appearing in public media or in any place accessible to the public. Such statement includes a stated

intention to explore the possibility of seeking an office. The registration of a candidate committee shall also

constitute a public announcement of an intention to seek election or retention.”

COMPLETING THE FORM

1. Print or type the name of candidate on the first line.

2. Print or type the political affiliation of the candidate, only if seeking a partisan office (one which has a party

identification on the ballot). Do not complete for school district, special district or municipal candidates.

3. Print or type the year the office is up for election and the office being sought.

4. Indicate the district number of the office being sought, if applicable.

5. The candidate must sign and date the form. Signature must be notarized.

6. Print or type the physical address of the candidate. Include street, city, state and Zip Code (all are required).

7. Print or type the mailing address of the candidate if different than physical address.

8. Print or type the candidate’s business or residential telephone number.

9. Print or type the candidate’s E-Mail address. The Secretary of State’s office will use this address to send

notices and correspondences.

10. The remainder of the form must be completed by a Notary Public.

Please note that this form and the information contained within are considered public information. All information

is required (except party and district where they do not apply).

Form: CPF 1

Revised 08/2011

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