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Kentucky Statutes § 118.770 Time for filing petitions and certificates of nomination for special election of Governor, congressional representative or General Assembly member

⤴ Up to Special Elections

Statute Text

When a writ of election or proclamation is issued to fill a vacancy as prescribed in KRS 63.200 , 118.710 , 118.720 , or 118.730 , independent, or political organization, or political group petitions and certificates of nomination shall be filed at least forty-nine (49) days before the day of election, and if filed with the Secretary of State shall be immediately certified by him or her to the proper county clerks, except as may be provided under KRS 63.200 .

Source

Effective: June 29, 2021
Amended 2021 Ky. Acts ch. 154, sec. 3, effective June 29, 2021. -- Amended 2013 Ky. Acts ch. 131, sec. 25, effective April 5, 2013. -- Amended 2012 Ky. Acts ch. 8, sec. 4, effective March 28, 2012. -- Amended 2010 Ky. Acts ch. 123, sec. 7, effective July 15, 2010. -- Amended 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 48, sec. 58, effective July 13, 1990. -- Amended 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 470, sec. 36, effective July 15, 1986. -- Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 130, sec. 153, effective June 21, 1974.

History

Amended by 2021 Ky. Acts ch. 154 , § 3 , eff. 6/29/2021 .

Amended by 2013 Ky. Acts ch. 131 , § 25 , eff. 4/5/2013 .

Amended by 2012 Ky. Acts ch. 8 , § 4 , eff. 3/28/2012 .

Amended 2010 , Ky. Acts ch. 123 , sec. 7 , effective 7/15/2010 . -- Amended 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 48, sec. 58, effective 7/13/1990 . -- Amended 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 470, sec. 36, effective 7/15/1986 . -- Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 130, sec. 153, effective 6/21/1974 .

Editor's Note

Legislative Research Commission Note (3/28/2012). 2012 Ky. Acts ch. 8, sec. 5, provides that the amendments to this statute in 2012 Ky. Acts ch. 8 shall be cited as "The Dewayne Bunch Act."

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