Vermont § 2412 - Withdrawal of candidacy

Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 2412 — Withdrawal of candidacy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 2412. Withdrawal of candidacy

  • (a)(1) A candidate who has been validly nominated by one of the methods prescribed in this
    chapter shall have a right to withdraw his or her candidacy up until 5:00 p.m. on
    the tenth day following the primary by filing a written notice of withdrawal with
    the town clerk in the case of a candidate for justice of the peace, and with the Secretary
    of State in the case of all other offices. (2) The name of a candidate who has withdrawn in accordance with the provisions of this
    subsection shall not be printed on the ballot.

Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Vermont Statutes Online § 2412 cover?

Section 2412 ("Withdrawal of candidacy") 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 § 2412?

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