write-in candidate; filing deadline; cancellation

SB 1154 would establish new rules for write-in candidates in Arizona elections, directly affecting individuals seeking office without a formal party nomination. It requires candidates to file nomination papers 150 days before elections (with specific exceptions), provide personal details like address and age, and prove they have no $1,000+ in unpaid fines or penalties. The bill also mandates presidential write-in candidates to designate a running mate and electors, with their paperwork filed alongside the candidate’s. Though passed by the Arizona legislature in February 2025, the bill was withdrawn before becoming law.