New Jersey § 19:13-3
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 19:13-3, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19:13-3.
Direct nomination by petition for the general election shall be as follows: Petitions
naming candidates for office to be filled by voters of the entire State, or of any
congressional district, or of any political division greater than a single county,
shall be addressed to the Secretary of State; petitions nominating candidates for
election to the Senate or General Assembly shall be addressed to the Secretary of
State; petitions naming candidates to be voted for by all the voters of a single
county, or more than a single political division thereof, and all other petitions
naming candidates to be voted for at the general election, shall be addressed to the
clerks of the respective counties wherein the officers nominated are to be voted for.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 19:13-3
What does New Jersey Statutes § 19:13-3 cover?
Section 19:13-3 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 § 19:13-3?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 19:13-3" (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?
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How does New Jersey § 19:13-3 apply to my situation?
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