Arizona § 16-501 - Compliance with primary election law as prerequisite to printing name on ballot
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§ 16-501. Compliance with primary election law as prerequisite to printing name on ballot
Except as provided in chapter 3, article 5 of this title, no person shall have his name printed on the official ballot as a candidate in a general election unless he has complied fully with the provisions of law applicable to primary elections, which, for a candidate who appeared on the primary election ballot as a write-in candidate, shall include compliance with the primary election provisions of section 16-312.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 16-501
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 16-501 cover?
Section 16-501 ("Compliance with primary election law as prerequisite to printing name on ballot") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 16-501?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 16-501" (Arizona). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 16-501 apply to my situation?
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