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A. Prior to a primary or any election, a candidate for the office of United States senator, or representative in Congress, may file with the secretary of state a statement addressed to the people as follows:
“If elected to the office (here name the office) I shall deem myself responsible to the people and under obligation to them to resign immediately if not re-elected on a recall vote”, or: “If elected to the office (here name the office) I shall not deem myself under obligation to the people to resign if not re-elected by a recall vote.”
B. The secretary of state shall give the statement to the public press when made.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arizona Revised Statutes Title 19. Initiative, Referendum and Recall § 19-221. Statement on recall - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/az/title-19-initiative-referendum-and-recall/az-rev-st-sect-19-221/
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