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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Any candidate named under this chapter may withdraw the candidate's nomination by a written request filed as follows:
1. In the office of the state commissioner, at least eighty-one days before the date of the election, or for withdrawals of nominations filed under section 44.4, subsection 1, paragraph “b”, at least seventy-six days before the date of election.
2. In the office of the appropriate commissioner, at least seventy-four days before the date of the election, except as otherwise provided in subsection 6.
3. In the office of the appropriate school board secretary, at least forty-two days before the day of a regularly scheduled school election.
4. In the office of the state commissioner, in case of a special election to fill vacancies in Congress or the general assembly, not more than:
a. Twenty days after the date on which the governor issues the call for a special election to be held on at least forty days' notice.
b. Five days after the date on which the governor issues the call for a special election to be held on at least ten but less than forty days' notice.
5. In the office of the appropriate commissioner or school board secretary in case of a special election to fill vacancies, at least twenty-five days before the day of election.
6. In the office of the appropriate commissioner, at least forty-two days before the regularly scheduled or special city election. However, for those cities that may be required to hold a primary election, at least sixty-three days before a regularly scheduled or special city election.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Iowa Code Title II. Elections and Official Duties [Chs. 39-79] § 44.9. Withdrawals - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ia/title-ii-elections-and-official-duties-chs-39-79/ia-code-sect-44-9/
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