2011 Code of Virginia
Title 24.2 ELECTIONS.
Chapter 6 The Election (24.2-600 thru 24.2-687)
24.2-612.1 Ballots; death, withdrawal, or disqualification of candidates
24.2-612.1. Ballots; death, withdrawal, or disqualification of candidates.
In the case of the death, withdrawal, or disqualification of any candidate, other than a party nominee, who has qualified to have his name printed on the ballot for any election other than a presidential or primary election, the State Board of Elections shall take into account the time available before the election and the status of the ballots for the election and shall have authority to direct the electoral boards on how to proceed to print the ballot without the candidate's name, correct the ballot to delete the candidate's name, or provide notice to voters of the death, withdrawal, or disqualification of the candidate.
The State Board shall have like authority in the case of the death, withdrawal, or disqualification of a party nominee subject to the provisions of Article 5 ( 24.2-539 et seq.) of Chapter 5 of this title.
(1995, c. 329.)
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