A certificate of nomination must be: 1. The certificate of nomination required to be executed by the state or a county canvassing board pursuant to sections 16.1-15-40 and 16.1-15-21, respectively, for party nominations; 2. The certificate of nomination by petition for independent nominations provided for by this chapter; or 3. The certificate of nomination executed by a state or district executive committee for party nominations provided for by this chapter.
Certificate of nomination - Party and independent
N.D.C.C. § 16.1-12-01, under Certificates of Nomination - Vacancies.
N.D.C.C. § 16.1-12-01