Section 655:15-a Acceptance by the Secretary of State of Filings by Candidates for the Office of United States Senator and United States Representative. - New Hampshire Statutes

   I. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the secretary of state shall not accept the filing of any declaration of candidacy, declaration of intent, nomination papers, or primary petitions, and shall not print the name of any person on the ballot of any party for a primary election who is a candidate for the office of United States senator or United States representative who:
      (a) In the case of a candidate for United States senator, by the end of the term of such office running at the time when that candidate seeks such nomination for election or election, will have served, or but for resignation would have served, as a member of the United States Senate representing this state for 2 consecutive terms; or
      (b) In the case of a candidate for United States representatives, by the end of the term of such office running at the time at which that candidate seeks such nomination for election or election, will have served, or but for resignation would have served, as a member of the United States House of Representatives representing any district in this state for 3 consecutive terms; or
      (c) In the case of a candidate for United States senator or United States representative, by the end of the term of such office running at the time when that candidate seeks such nomination for election or election, will have served, or but for resignation would have served, as a member of the United States House of Representatives or the United States Senate, or both, in excess of 17 consecutive years.
   II. The provisions of RSA 653:3 and 4, and this section shall not, however:
      (a) Prohibit a qualified voter from casting a write-in vote either at the state primary or state general election for a person who would otherwise be disqualified from running as a candidate in the state primary election under the provisions of these sections; or
      (b) Prohibit any person who is otherwise qualified to run as a candidate for the office of United States senator or United States representative from running for such office by means of a write-in campaign.

Source. 1995, 108:4, eff. July 15, 1995.