As used in the Election Code, “proper filing officer” means, for the purposes of filing:

A. reports required by the Campaign Reporting Act N.M. Stat. Ann. § 1-19-25 to 1-19-36 and the School District Campaign Reporting Act N.M. Stat. Ann. § 1-22A-1 to 1-22A-10, the secretary of state;

B. declarations of candidacy and candidate qualification documents by any candidate for statewide or federal office, the secretary of state; and

C. declarations of candidacy and candidate qualification documents by all other candidates, the county clerk of the county in which the candidate resides.