Sec. 33.01.06.03. Affidavit of Alternative Name

A. In General. Except as provided in §C of this regulation, when a candidate files a candidate filing document with an alternative name, the candidate shall include an affidavit, filed under penalty of perjury, attesting that the candidate is generally known by the alternative name in:

(1) Press accounts concerning the candidate; or

(2) If press accounts do not exist, the candidate's every day encounters with members of the community.

B. Affidavits.

(1) If an affidavit for an alternative name is based on press accounts, the candidate must supply a copy of the press accounts referencing the individual by the alternative name.

(2) If an affidavit for an alternative name is based on the candidate's every day encounters with members of the community, the affidavit shall include two witnesses certifying, under penalty of perjury, to the alternative name of the candidate.

C. Affidavit Not Required.

(1) An affidavit is not required if the alternative name is an initial, shortened version, or commonly used variation of the candidate's given name.

(2) Examples of shortened versions of names include:

(a) Beth for Elizabeth; or

(b) Jon for Jonathan.

(3) Examples of commonly used variations of names include:

(a) Peggy for Margaret; or

(b) Dick for Richard.