2016 US Code
Title 48 - Territories and Insular Possessions
Chapter 16 - Delegates to Congress
Subchapter III - Northern Mariana Islands Delegate
Sec. 1752 - Election of Delegate

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Citation 48 U.S.C. § 1752 (2016)
Section Name §1752. Election of Delegate
Section Text (a) Electors and time of election

The Delegate shall be elected—

(1) by the people qualified to vote for the popularly elected officials of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; and

(2) at the Federal general election of 2008 and at such Federal general election every 2d year thereafter.

(b) Manner of election (1) In general

The Delegate shall be elected at large and by a plurality of the votes cast for the office of Delegate.

(2) Effect of establishment of primary elections

Notwithstanding paragraph (1), if the Government of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, acting pursuant to legislation enacted in accordance with the Constitution of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, provides for primary elections for the election of the Delegate, the Delegate shall be elected by a majority of the votes cast in any general election for the office of Delegate for which such primary elections were held.

(c) Vacancy

In case of a permanent vacancy in the office of Delegate, the office of Delegate shall remain vacant until a successor is elected and qualified.

(d) Commencement of term

The term of the Delegate shall commence on the 3d day of January following the date of the election.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 110–229, title VII, §712, May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 868.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 48 - TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 48 - TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS
CHAPTER 16 - DELEGATES TO CONGRESS
SUBCHAPTER III - NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS DELEGATE
Sec. 1752 - Election of Delegate
Contains section 1752
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large Reference 122 Stat. 868
Public Law References Public Law 110-229
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