Rhode Island § 17-15-6 - Primary Elections
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§ 17-15-6. Primary Elections
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-15-6
§ 17-15-6. Conventions and caucuses replaced — Parties holding primaries — Forms.
The primary elections held pursuant to this chapter shall replace the party conventions and caucuses for making the nominations provided for in this title, but party conventions shall be held for the purposes that are authorized by § 17-12-13. Primaries shall be held only by political parties. Except as otherwise provided in this title, any and all forms prescribed by this chapter shall be prepared and provided by the secretary of state and shall be, wherever practicable, uniform throughout the state.
History of Section.
P.L. 1947, ch. 1886, § 2; P.L. 1948, ch. 2100, § 1; P.L. 1950, ch. 2476, § 2; G.L.
1956, § 17-15-6; P.L. 1958, ch. 18, § 1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 17-15-6
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 17-15-6 cover?
Section 17-15-6 ("Primary Elections") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. 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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