HRS §12-1
How candidates get nominated
This section says that anyone running for elected office must be nominated using the rules in this chapter, unless a different rule in section 14-21 applies. There is no other way to get on the ballot.
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The statute, as written — Application of chapter
All candidates for elective office, except as provided in section 14-21, shall be nominated in accordance with this chapter and not otherwise.
Sections this one refers to
§14-21 How parties choose presidential electors and their backups
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