Nominations of Candidates by Political Parties

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This is Article 3 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Nominations of Candidates by Political Parties.” It is part of Chapter 5 “Candidates for Office”, which is part of Title 24.2 “Elections”. It contains 4 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 4 sections.

§ 24.2-508	Powers of political parties in general
§ 24.2-509	Party to determine method of nominating its candidates for office; exceptions
§ 24.2-510	Deadlines for parties to nominate by methods other than primary
§ 24.2-511	Party chairman or official to certify candidates to State Board and general registrars; failure to certify