New Jersey § 19:23-56
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 19:23-56, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19:23-56.
The county clerk shall issue a certificate to the male or males receiving the highest
number of votes among the male candidates for the number of positions to be filled
by male members of the State committee and to the female or females receiving the
highest number of votes among the female candidates for the number of positions to
be filled by female members of the State committee of any political party at the primary
as shown by the returns in the county clerk's office. A divided position shall be filled by the one male and the one female candidate
receiving the highest number of votes among the male and female candidates for such
position. The county clerk shall issue a certificate of election to said male and said female
candidates.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 19:23-56
What does New Jersey Statutes § 19:23-56 cover?
Section 19:23-56 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.
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