Massachusetts § 70I - Delegates and alternate delegates to national conventions; voting for president on first roll call
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§ 70I. Delegates and alternate delegates to national conventions; voting for president on first roll call
Section 70I. If there is a roll call vote for president at the national convention of a political party, all delegates and alternate delegates whose selection is subject by party rule to the approval of a presidential candidate shall vote on the first such roll call for that presidential candidate unless released by such candidate.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 70I cover?
Section 70I ("Delegates and alternate delegates to national conventions; voting for president on first roll call") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. 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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