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(a) A candidate for the office of Representative to the General Assembly in the general election, or any elected town officer in the representative district, or any 25 voters in the representative district may request the House of Representatives to exercise its constitutional authority to judge the elections and qualifications of its own members, by filing a written request with the Secretary of State specifying the candidate or candidates whose election is being challenged. The request must be filed not later than the latest of the following:
(1) 20 days after the date of the election; or
(2) 10 days after a final court judgment, if there is a recount under section 2602 of this title.
(b)(1) The Secretary of State shall notify the Attorney General, who shall investigate the facts, take such depositions as may be necessary, prepare an opinion on the law and facts, and send his or her report and opinion to the Clerk of the House at least 10 days before the General Assembly convenes.
(2) If the Attorney General needs additional time to conduct the investigation or prepare the report and opinion required by this subsection, he or she shall alert the Clerk of the House of that need and the date by which he or she plans to submit the report and opinion.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Vermont Statutes Title 17. Elections, § 2605. House of Representatives - last updated January 01, 2020 | https://codes.findlaw.com/vt/title-17-elections/vt-st-tit-17-sect-2605.html
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