Candidates not receiving the nomination of the committee may file petitions for placement on the primary ballot. Candidates submitting petitions for the office of president of the United States must have the consent of the candidate’s political party to file. The required number of signatures is equal to not less than 2% of the total number of votes for president cast in each district at the last preceding presidential election
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