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Rhode Island General Laws Title 17. Elections § 17-14-1.1. Party affiliation

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Whenever any person seeks elective office, that person shall not have been a member of a political party other than the declared political party within ninety (90) days of the filing of their declaration of candidacy, except for a special election for federal office, or for an election for federal office regularly scheduled for a time other than the biennial general statewide election, that person shall not have been a member of a political party other than the declared political party within thirty (30) days of the filing of their declaration of candidacy.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 17. Elections § 17-14-1.1. Party affiliation - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-17-elections/ri-gen-laws-sect-17-14-1-1/

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