Bill Summaries: H547 (2017-2018 Session)

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  • Summary date: Mar 31 2017 - View summary

    Amends GS 7A-41(b)(14), which delineates superior court district 12C in Cumberland County, by adding that each candidate must file a written statement designating the seat to which the candidate seeks election, with the State Board of Election, at the time of filing notice of candidacy. Specifies that votes cast for a candidate are effective only for election to the seat for which the candidate has given notice of candidacy. Effective January 1, 2019, and requires that elections in 2018 and thereafter be held accordingly.