2006 Kentucky Revised Statutes - .227   Method for filling vacancy in slate of candidate before primary election.

118.227 Method for filling vacancy in slate of candidate before primary election. (1) If a vacancy occurs in a slate of candidates before the ballots are printed for the primary election because of death, disqualification to hold the office sought, or severe disabling condition which arose after the slate formed a campaign committee, the remaining member of the slate may: (a)  Designate a replacement for the vacant candidate; or (b)  Change the composition of the slate and designate a running mate. Any changes made to the slate of candidates as set forth in this subsection shall be made on forms filed with the registry not later than the deadline for printing primary election ballots, but only following certification to the remaining candidates by the Secretary of State that a vacancy exists for a reason specified in this subsection. (2) If a vacancy occurs in a slate of candidates after the ballots are printed for the primary election, the remaining member of the slate may: (a)  Designate a replacement for the vacant candidate; or (b)  Change the composition of the slate and designate a running mate. Any changes made to the slate of candidates as set forth in this subsection shall be made on forms filed with the registry prior to the primary election, but only following certification to the remaining candidate by the Secretary of State that a vacancy exists for a reason specified in subsection (1) of this section. (3) If a replacement for a vacant candidate is made after the ballots are printed for the primary election because of death, disqualification to hold the office sought, or severe disabling condition which arose after the slate formed a campaign committee, notices informing the voters of the change in the composition of the slate shall be posted at each precinct polling place. (4) The provisions of KRS 118.105 shall apply to vacancies occurring in the nomination of a qualifying slate of candidates. Effective: March 16, 2005 History: Created 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 105, sec. 16, effective March 16, 2005. Page 1 of 1