§ 5-706. Candidate defeated in primary election

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   (a) Scope. -- This section does not apply to:

   (1) a candidate for the office of judge of the circuit court;

   (2) a candidate selected by a political party to fill a vacancy in nomination under Subtitle 9 or Subtitle 10 of this title; or

   (3) a candidate defeated in a presidential preference primary.

(b) Candidacy not allowed. -- The name of a candidate who is defeated for the nomination for a public office may not appear on the ballot at the next succeeding general election as a candidate for any office.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 33, § 5-706; 2002, ch. 291, § 2, 4.

                    
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