Vermont § 2370 - Write-in candidates
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 2370 — Write-in candidates, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2370. Write-in candidates
- (a)(1) In order to have votes listed for a write-in candidate under section 2587 of this title, not later than 5:00 p.m. on the Thursday preceding the primary election, a write-in
candidate for the General Assembly, any State office, or any federal office shall
complete a form of the Secretary of State’s design affirming that the candidate wants
to have received votes listed under subdivision 2587(e)(3) of this title. The candidate shall file the form with either all town clerks within the candidate’s
applicable district or the Secretary of State’s office in an electronic manner approved
by the Secretary. The Secretary of State shall notify the appropriate town clerks
of any filings made in accordance with this subsection as soon as practicable. (2) Notwithstanding subdivision (1) of this subsection, a write-in candidate is not required
to file if: (A) the candidate has already filed a consent to the printing of the candidate’s name
on the ballot for a major political party, as provided in section 2361, 2385, or 2402 of this title; or (B) no candidate is printed on the ballot, or if a candidate whose name is printed on
the ballot dies or is otherwise disqualified prior to 7:00 p.m. on the election day.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 2370
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 2370 cover?
Section 2370 ("Write-in candidates") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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 Vermont § 2370?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 2370 apply to my situation?
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