(a)  The secretary of state shall, as otherwise provided by this title, prepare, print, and distribute the following forms relating to primary elections:

(1)  Declaration of candidacy;

(2)  Endorsement by party;

(3)  Primary nomination papers for national and state offices;

(4)  Certifications of the list of local candidates where primaries are to be conducted.

(b)  The secretary of state shall also receive and file primary nomination papers; and shall consult with the state board with respect to its administration of primary elections.