Guam § 1112 - Recognized Political Party.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 1112 — Recognized Political Party., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1112. Recognized Political Party.
“Recognized political party” means any political party, group or organization:
(a) having duly constituted leaders or officials, including a secretary; and
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(b) which shall have filed with the GEC under such uniform regulations as the Commission may
prescribe, such evidence of its lawful creation and election of its chairman, secretary and treasurer,
including their full names and addresses; and
(c) which shall have polled at the last general election, in the event it had a candidate for each of
the offices to be filled, not less than ten percent (10%) of the total votes cast therein; or in the event it
had a lesser number of candidates than there were offices to be filled, each such candidate received
not less than ten percent (10%) of the total votes cast for the office to which he or she sought election;
provided, that in the case of election to I Liheslaturan Guåhan of delegates at large, the ten percent
(10%) shall be computed as follows: the total votes cast shall be divided by the total number of seats
to be filled and the quotient multiplied by the party’s total number of candidates for such seats, which
product shall not exceed ten (10) times the aggregate vote of the party’s candidates for such seats.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 1112
What does Guam Code Annotated § 1112 cover?
Section 1112 ("Recognized Political Party.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. 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 Guam § 1112?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 1112" (Guam). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 1112 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Guam can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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