Utah Admin. Code R623-4-5 - Withdrawal of Petition Packets and Petition Signatures

A. A candidate may not withdraw a nomination petition packet once it is submitted in accordance with Subsection R623-4-4(A).

B. A voter who has signed a candidate's nomination petition may have the voter's signature removed from the petition by submitting to the filing officer a statement requesting that the voter's signature be removed.

C. The statement shall include:

1. the name of the voter;

2. the name of the candidate;

3. the resident address at which the voter is registered to vote;

4. the signature of the voter; and

5. the date of the signature described in Subsection R623-4-5(C)(4).

D. To increase the likelihood of a voter's signature being identified and removed, the statement may include the voter's birth date or age.

E. A voter may not submit a statement by email or other electronic means.

F. In order for the signature to be removed, the statement must be received before the candidate submits any petition signatures for verification in accordance with Subsection R623-4-4(A).

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Utah Admin. Code R623-4-5

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2016-1, effective 12/8/2015 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-24, effective 12/8/2020