Guam § 7115 - Nicknames, Other Identifiers on Ballot.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 7115 — Nicknames, Other Identifiers on Ballot., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7115. Nicknames, Other Identifiers on Ballot.
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Any person who is a candidate for any office may, at the time of filing
his or her nominating petition, or, thereafter, as the Commission by uniform
regulations may prescribe, file with the Commission a request that his or her
name be further identified on the ballot by the addition of an identifying
word or phrase not derogatory or obscene and not exceeding twenty (20)
letters, in which event it shall be the duty of the Commission to so comply.
The Commission shall have the authority on its own motion and in its
discretion to so identify names on the ballot in accordance with regulations
set forth in the Election Manual.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 7115
What does Guam Code Annotated § 7115 cover?
Section 7115 ("Nicknames, Other Identifiers on Ballot.") 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 § 7115?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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