Vermont § 2356 - Time for filing petitions
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 2356 — Time for filing petitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2356. Time for filing petitions
- (a) Primary petitions for major party candidates shall be filed not earlier than the fourth
Monday in April and not later than 5:00 p.m. on the fourth Thursday after the first
Monday in May preceding the primary election prescribed by section 2351 of this chapter,
and not later than 5:00 p.m. of the 62nd day prior to the day of a special primary
election. (b) A petition or statement of nomination shall apply only to the election cycle in which
the petition or statement of nomination is filed. (Added 1977, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 1979, No. 200 (Adj. Sess.), § 19; 2003, No. 59, § 11; 2009, No. 73 (Adj. Sess.), § 4, eff. April 7, 2010; 2013, No. 161 (Adj. Sess.), § 16, eff. Jan. 1, 2016; 2017, No. 50, § 9.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 2356
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 2356 cover?
Section 2356 ("Time for filing petitions") 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 § 2356?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 2356 apply to my situation?
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