New Jersey § 19:3-5
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 19:3-5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19:3-5.
No person shall hold at the same time more than one of the following offices: elector
of President and Vice-President of the United States, member of the United States
Senate, member of the House of Representatives of the United States, member of the
Senate or of the General Assembly of this State, county clerk, register, surrogate
or sheriff. No person shall hold the office of member of the Senate or the General Assembly of
this State and, at the same time, hold any other elective public office in this State,
except that any person who holds the office of member of the Senate or the General
Assembly and, at the same time, holds any other elective public office on the effective
date of P.L.2007, c. 161 may continue to hold that office of member of the Senate or that office of member
of the General Assembly, and may hold that other elective public office at the same
time if service in the Senate or the General Assembly and the other elective office
are continuous following the effective date of P.L.2007, c. 161 . No person shall be elected an elector of President and Vice-President of the United
States unless he shall possess the qualifications of a legal voter of the State, shall
be of the age of 25 years or upwards and shall have been a citizen of the United States seven years next preceding such election. No person shall be elected a member of the House of Representatives, or an elector
of President and Vice-President who shall hold any office of trust or profit under
the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 19:3-5
What does New Jersey Statutes § 19:3-5 cover?
Section 19:3-5 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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 New Jersey § 19:3-5?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 19:3-5" (New Jersey). 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 New Jersey law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Jersey official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Jersey attorney.
How does New Jersey § 19:3-5 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in New Jersey can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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