Alaska § 15.25.010 - Provision for primary election.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 15.25.010 — Provision for primary election., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15.25.010. Provision for primary election.
Candidates for the elective state executive and state and national legislative offices shall be nominated in a primary election by direct vote of the people in the manner prescribed by this chapter. The primary election does not serve to determine the nominee of a political party or political group but serves only to narrow the number of candidates whose names will appear on the ballot at the general election. Except as provided in AS 15.25.100 (d), only the four candidates who receive the greatest number of votes for any office shall advance to the general election.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 15.25.010
What does Alaska Statutes § 15.25.010 cover?
Section 15.25.010 ("Provision for primary election.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alaska § 15.25.010?
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