4-A:2 Definitions. – In this chapter, 'governor-elect' means the person who is the apparent successful candidate for the office of governor, as ascertained by the secretary of state following the general election. The term governor-elect shall apply to such candidate from the day of election certification by the secretary of state until the day of his inauguration. Source. 1975, 452:1, eff. Aug. 19, 1975.
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