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N.R.S. 306.080 - Vacancy in office created if no other candidates voted upon in special election

Overview of Statute

This section provides the circumstances in case of a vacancy created by no other candidates voted upon in a special election.

Statute

If any officer is recalled upon a special election and other candidates are not nominated to be voted for at the special election, the vacancy thereby created must be filled in the manner provided by law.

(Added to NRS by 1960, 283; A 1981, 23)

1. Definition for Candidate

Definition [Candidate]

Any person:

1. Who files a declaration of candidacy;

2. Who files an acceptance of candidacy;

3. Whose name appears on an official ballot at any election; or

4. Who has received one or more contributions in excess of $100, regardless of whether:

(a) The person has filed a declaration of candidacy or an acceptance of candidacy; or

(b) The name of the person appears on an official ballot at any election.

See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 294A.005.