necessity of declaration of candidacy Sec. 3. A person who desires to be elected either or both of the following at a primary election shall file a declaration of candidacy: (1) Precinct committeeman. (2) Delegate to a state convention. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citations: 3-1-9-1 part; 3-1-9-4.5(b); 3-1-9-5(a) part.] As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.3-1995, SEC.51.