Section 16.1-01-00.1 - DefinitionsFor purposes of this title, unless the context otherwise requires, "candidate" means:
1. An individual holding public office;2. An individual who publicly has declared that individual's candidacy for nomination for election or election to public office or has filed or accepted a nomination for public office;3. An individual who has formed a campaign or other committee for that individual's candidacy for public office;4. An individual who has circulated a nominating petition to have that individual's name placed on the ballot; and5. An individual who, in any manner, has solicited or received a contribution for that individual's candidacy for public office, whether before or after the election for that office.Added by S.L. 2021, ch. 164 (HB 1253),§ 3, eff. 8/1/2021.