Alabama § 17-13-73 - Certification of Candidate in Case of Contest.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 17-13-73 — Certification of Candidate in Case of Contest., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-13-73. Certification of Candidate in Case of Contest.
When a contest of a nomination is instituted or where a special primary to nominate is held as provided for in this chapter, the declared nominee for such office shall not be certified until after termination of the contest filed in the time herein prescribed.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 17-13-73 cover?
Section 17-13-73 ("Certification of Candidate in Case of Contest.") 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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