Arizona § 16-342 - Special election nominations by delegate convention
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 16-342 — Special election nominations by delegate convention, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-342. Special election nominations by delegate convention
Nominations entitling candidates to have their names printed on the official ballot for a special election held for the purpose of filling a vacancy in an office may be made by delegates assembled in convention if, in the judgment of the secretary of state and the attorney general, the time is too short in which to hold a primary election, or the cost of such primary election would be excessive or unnecessarily burdensome.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 16-342
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 16-342 cover?
Section 16-342 ("Special election nominations by delegate convention") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. 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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