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Home My WebLink AboutA004 - Checklist for Reviewing Nomination Papers State of Iowa Checklist for Reviewing Nomination Papers Affidavit of Candidacy Required Element Action to Take if Missing Candidate's Name Reject Name Pronunciation Do nothing Office Sought Reject District or Ward(if applicable) Reject when it is impossible to determine for which district or ward the candidate is filing Vacancy Information Reject when box not marked"yes"if the office will appear on the ballot as"to fill vacancy" and it is impossible to determine for which office the candidate is filing Type and Date of Election Do nothing if it is obvious the candidate is filing papers for a particular election Party Affiliation Partisan offices only: Reject Home Address and County Do nothing Mailing Address Do nothing Phone and Email Do nothing Candidate's Signature Reject Notarization, including notary signature Reject Nomination Petition Header Required Element Action to Take if Missing Candidate's Name Reject Office Sought Reject District or Ward(if applicable) Reject when it is impossible to determine for which district or ward the candidate is filing Candidate's County of Residence Primary election only: Reject unless candidate is filing for state senator or state representative Vacancy Information Reject when box not marked"yes"if the office will appear on the ballot as"to fill vacancy" and it is impossible to determine for which office the candidate is filing Type and Date of Election Reject Signers' and Candidate's Affirmation of Reject Residence Signers'County of Residence Reject if missing on federal and statewide petitions Candidate's Affiliation Partisan offices only: Reject Nomination Petition Signature Lines Required Element Action to Take if Missing Signature of Eligible Elector Reject Address of Eligible Elector Reject if left blank, missing house number or street, or obviously outside applicable district Date Eligible Elector Signed Do nothing School District of Eligible Elector Community college directors only: Reject Prepared by the Office of Iowa Secretary of State Revised 5-2021