Georgia Code § 21-2-155 - Reopening of Qualification for Office in Event of Candidate's Death or Withdrawal of Incumbent Who Qualified As Candidate Prior to Political Party Primary

In the event of the death of a candidate or the withdrawal of an incumbent who qualified as a candidate to succeed himself or herself in office, either of which occurs after the close of qualifying for candidates for such office but prior to the date of a political party primary, the state executive committee or other committee of the party authorized by party rule or, in the case of a municipal election, the municipal executive committee may reopen qualification for the office sought by the deceased or withdrawn candidate for a period of not less than one nor more than three days.

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