### Question
How does CONTESTED ELECTIONS define candidate?


### Answer
Under *2 U.S.C. § 381*, **candidate** is defined as:

> an individual (1) whose name is printed on the official ballot for election to the House of Representatives of the United States, or (2) notwithstanding his name is not printed on such ballot, who seeks election to the House of Representatives by write-in votes, provided that he is qualified for such office and that, under the law of the State in which the congressional district is located, write-in voting for such office is permitted and he is eligible to receive write-in votes in such election

#### Citation:
  - *2 U.S.C. § 381*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-CONTESTED ELECTIONS**

