Section 17-6-2 - Primary elections(a) The secretary of state shall, as otherwise provided by this title, prepare, print, and distribute the following forms relating to primary elections: (1) Declaration of candidacy;(2) Endorsement by party;(3) Primary nomination papers for national and state offices;(4) Certifications of the list of local candidates where primaries are to be conducted.(b) The secretary of state shall also receive and file primary nomination papers; and shall consult with the state board with respect to its administration of primary elections.P.L. 1958, ch. 18, § 1; P.L. 1987, ch. 389, § 2.