Alabama § 17-13-104 - Notice to Candidate of Qualification; Withdrawal by Candidate.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 17-13-104 — Notice to Candidate of Qualification; Withdrawal by Candidate., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-13-104. Notice to Candidate of Qualification; Withdrawal by Candidate.
Whenever the chair shall receive petitions, timely filed, which appear to qualify the name of a candidate for President to be placed on the ballot, he or she shall forthwith notify the prospective candidate by the most expeditious means of communication and shall advise such prospective candidate that unless the candidate withdraws his or her name from the ballot no later than 76 days before the primary, it will appear on the ballot of the party at such presidential preference primary. If a candidate signifies the desire to withdraw his or her name within the above time limit, it shall not be printed on the ballot.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 17-13-104
What does Code of Alabama § 17-13-104 cover?
Section 17-13-104 ("Notice to Candidate of Qualification; Withdrawal by Candidate.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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