§ 7-11-102 - Content of calling document. - Arkansas Statutes

7-11-102. Content of calling document.

The proclamation, ordinance, resolution, order, or other authorized document of the appropriate constituted authority calling a special election or other election to fill a vacancy in an office shall set forth:

(1) The date of the election;

(2) The date of the special primary election, if any;

(3) The date of the special primary runoff election, if any is required;

(4) The deadline for filing as a party candidate with the county clerk or Secretary of State, as the case may be;

(5) The deadline for party conventions to select nominees if applicable;

(6) The deadline for parties to issue certificates of nomination or certified lists of nominees, as the case may be, if applicable;

(7) The deadline for candidates to file certificates of nomination, if applicable, with the county clerk or Secretary of State, as the case may be;

(8) The deadline for filing as an independent candidate and the period in which petitions for independent candidacy may be circulated;

(9) The deadline for filing as a write-in candidate if applicable;

(10) The deadline for drawing for ballot position by the county board of election commissioners; and

(11) The date the election shall be certified by the county board in each county in which the election takes place and, if applicable, by the Secretary of State.