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

For certain special-election vacancy filings, petitions and certificates of nomination must be filed at least 56 days before election day.

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AI-assisted research summary: For certain special-election vacancy filings, petitions and certificates of nomination must be filed at least 56 days before election day.

118.770 Time for filing petitions and certificates of nomination for special election of Governor, congressional representative, or General Assembly member. When a writ of election or proclamation is issued to fill a vacancy as prescribed in KRS 118.710, 118.720, or 118.730, independent, or political organization, or political group petitions and certificates of nomination shall be filed at least fifty-six (56) 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. Effective: April 27, 2024 History: Amended 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 187, sec. 3, effective April 12, 2024 – Amended 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 224, sec. 22, effective April 27, 2024. -- 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. Legislative Research Commission Note (4/27/2024). This statute was amended by 2024 Ky. Acts chs. 187 and 224, which do not appear to be in conflict and have been codified together. 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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