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North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 163. Elections and Election Laws § 163-127.5. Burden of proof

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The burden of proof shall be upon the candidate, who must show by a preponderance of the evidence of the record as a whole that he or she is qualified to be a candidate for the office.

(b) If the challenge is based upon a question of residency, the candidate must show all of the following:

(1) An actual abandonment of the first domicile, coupled with an intent not to return to the first domicile.

(2) The acquisition of a new domicile by actual residence at another place.

(3) The intent of making the newer domicile a permanent domicile.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 163. Elections and Election Laws § 163-127.5. Burden of proof - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nc/chapter-163-elections-and-election-laws/nc-gen-st-sect-163-127-5/

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