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Section 7-11-53. Nomination of substitute candidate.

SC Code § 7-11-53 (2019) (N/A)
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If the executive committee of a political party substitutes a candidate for a general or special election pursuant to Section 7-11-50, it must do so as soon as is reasonably possible. The executive committee must nominate a substitute candidate for an office not more than thirty days from the date the candidacy becomes vacant. If a party fails to name a substitute candidate within thirty days pursuant to Section 7-11-50, that party is prohibited from nominating a candidate for that office.

HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 337, Section 1, eff June 8, 2006.

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