A nuisance candidate is defined as follows:
1. One who files his candidacy to put the election process in mockery or disrepute
2. One who causes confusion amont the voters by the similarity of the names of the registered candidates
3. one who, based on demonstrable circumstances or acts, has no bona fide intention to run
Reference: Section 69, The Omnibus Election Code (as amended by Section 5, The Electoral Reforms Law of 1987 or RA 6646)
