11.0101(1)
(1) “Candidate" means an individual about whom any of the following applies:
11.0101(1)(a)
(a) The individual takes any of the following affirmative actions to seek nomination or election to a state or local office:
Effective date note
NOTE: Subd. 1. is shown as amended eff. 7-1-25 by
2023 Wis. Act 126. Prior to 7-1-25 it reads:
Effective date text
1. Files nomination papers with the appropriate filing officer.
11.0101(1)(a)2.
2. Is nominated as a candidate for state or local office by a caucus under s.
8.05 (1) or by a political party and the nomination is certified to the appropriate filing officer, as determined under s.
5.02 (4v).
Effective date note
NOTE: Subd. 2. is shown as amended eff. 7-1-25 by
2023 Wis. Act 126. Prior to 7-1-25 it reads:
Effective date text
2. Is nominated as a candidate for state or local office by a caucus under s. 8.05 (1) or by a political party and the nomination is certified to the appropriate filing officer.
11.0101(1)(a)3.
3. Receives a contribution, makes a disbursement, or gives consent for another person to receive a contribution or make a disbursement in order to bring about the individual's nomination or election to a state or local office.
11.0101(1)(b)
(b) The individual holds a state or local office and is the subject of a recall petition.
