RSA 664:2 Definitions.

As used in this chapter:
I. "Election" means any general biennial or special election, political party primary, or presidential preference primary as provided in RSA 664:1.
II. "Candidate" means an individual who seeks election to any public office or party position to be voted at a primary, general, or special election, whether or not the public office or party position has been specifically identified at such time and whether or not such individual is nominated or elected. An individual shall be considered a candidate seeking election, or re-election, if the individual has:
(a) Taken the action necessary to qualify for election, such as filing as a candidate;
(b) Taken the action or authorized any other person to obtain, nominating petitions to qualify for