AURORA | Naquetta Ricks submitted her petition signatures Monday, April 4, for a spot on the ballot in the Democratic primary for State House District 42, likely turning the nomination battle into a three-way race.
Ricks submitted the required 650 signatures from registered voters in House District 42, which covers much of central Aurora, according to a statement issued by the Secretary of State’s Office. The number of required signatures is determined by voter turnout in past elections for HD42.
Ricks joins APS Board Director Eric Nelson and Dominique “Nikki” Jackson as Democratic candidates seeking the seat due to be vacated by Rep. Rhonda Fields, who is running for state Senate. Nelson and Jackson have already solidified spots on the June 28 primary ballot after each securing the required 30 percent of delegate votes cast in the caucus process earlier this year.
Ricks entered the race in December and had her signature collection format approved by the Secretary of State’s Office Jan. 26. Candidates were allowed to begin collecting signatures Feb. 1.
Monday was the final day candidates were able to submit their signatures to the Secretary of State’s office. The signatures will be verified in the coming weeks.