Relating to: withdrawal of candidacy for certain offices filled at the general election and providing a penalty. (FE)

SB 34 requires candidates for specific offices (including governor, state legislators, U.S. representatives, and presidential/vice presidential tickets) to submit a sworn withdrawal statement with identity verification and pay fees ($250 for state offices, $500 for U.S. representatives, $2,500 for statewide offices) no later than seven business days before an election. Candidates must provide acceptable ID (e.g., driver’s license, passport) and have their withdrawal witnessed by county officials. The bill ensures withdrawals don’t alter ballot order if processed before the commission finalizes ballots, and specifies that withdrawing for president automatically withdraws the vice presidential ticket. This procedural bill establishes clear administrative steps for candidate withdrawals.