Guam § 15208 - Vacancies.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 15208 — Vacancies., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15208. Vacancies.
(a) In case of the death, withdrawal or disqualification of a
nominee for I Maga’låhen Guåhan after a primary, the candidate
for I Segundu Na Maga’lahi on the same slate shall thereupon
become candidate for I Maga’låhen Guåhan, who shall then select
the nominee for I Segundu Na Maga’lahi.
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(b) In case of the death, withdrawal or disqualification of any
nominee for I Segundu Na Maga’lahi after a primary, the nominee
for I Maga’låhen Guåhan on the same slate shall select the
nominee for I Segundu Na Maga’lahi.
(c) In case of the death, withdrawal or disqualification of any
nominee for any other office after a primary, the vacancy so
caused shall be filled by the nominee to such office receiving the
next highest number of votes in the primary.
(d) In case of the death, withdrawal or disqualification of any
candidate for office after an unopposed primary, the vacancy so
caused shall be filled by the central committee of the party.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 15208
What does Guam Code Annotated § 15208 cover?
Section 15208 ("Vacancies.") 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 § 15208?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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