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204B.38 NAMES ON BALLOTS; IDENTICAL DESCRIPTIVE WORDS.
When the similarity of surnames of two or more candidates for the same office at the same
election may cause confusion to voters, up to three additional words may be printed on the ballot
after each surname to indicate the candidate's occupation, office, residence or any combination
of them if the candidate furnishes the identifying words to the filing officer by the last day for
withdrawal of candidacy.
History: 1981 c 29 art 4 s 38
When the similarity of surnames of two or more candidates for the same office at the same
election may cause confusion to voters, up to three additional words may be printed on the ballot
after each surname to indicate the candidate's occupation, office, residence or any combination
of them if the candidate furnishes the identifying words to the filing officer by the last day for
withdrawal of candidacy.
History: 1981 c 29 art 4 s 38
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