New Jersey § 19:7-2
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 19:7-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19:7-2.
A candidate who has filed a petition for an office to be voted for at the primary election, and a candidate for an office whose name may appear upon the ballot
to be used in any election, may also act as a challenger as herein provided and may
likewise appoint 2 challengers for each district in which he is to be voted for;
but only 2 challengers shall be allowed for each election district to represent all
the candidates nominated in and by the same original petition. The appointment of the challengers shall be in writing under the hand of the person
or persons making same and shall specify the names and residences of the challengers
and the election districts for which they are severally appointed. Whenever a public question shall appear on the ballot to be voted upon by the voters
of an election district and application has been made by the proponents or opponents
of such public question for the appointment of challengers, the county board may in
its discretion appoint 2 challengers each to represent such proponents or opponents. Such challengers shall be in addition to those provided for in section 19:7-1 of this Title.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 19:7-2
What does New Jersey Statutes § 19:7-2 cover?
Section 19:7-2 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 § 19:7-2?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 19:7-2 apply to my situation?
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