For purposes of O.C.G.A. § 21-5-34.2(a), "political party" shall include any political body which is duly registered as provided in O.C.G.A. § 21-2-110 and qualified to nominate candidates for state-wide public office by convention pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 21-2-180.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 189-8-.01
O.C.G.A. § 21-5-34.2.