as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 02/08/2013 08:46am
A bill for an act
relating to elections; modifying vacancy in nominations provisions; amending
Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 204B.13, subdivision 1, by adding a subdivision.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 204B.13, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
A vacancy in nomination
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at a primary dies or files an affidavit of withdrawal as provided in section 204B.12,
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(2) a candidate for a nonpartisan office, for which one or two candidates filed,
withdraws as provided in section 204B.12, subdivision 1.
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Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 204B.13, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
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A vacancy in nomination for a nonpartisan office
must be filled in the manner provided by this section. A vacancy in nomination exists when:
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(1) a candidate for a nonpartisan office, for which one or two candidates filed,
withdraws as provided in section 204B.12, subdivision 1; or
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(2) a candidate for a nonjudicial nonpartisan office dies more than 84 days before
the general election.
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Sections 1 and 2 are effective the day following final enactment.
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