Section 12-1-31 - Invalid candidacy on nominating petition--Vacancy after primary election

12-1-31. Invalid candidacy on nominating petition--Vacancy after primary election.If any state court finds that a declaration of candidacy on a nominating petition is not valid, the candidacy shall be invalidated as of the date of filing. If the invalidation creates a vacancy which continues to exist after a primary election, the vacancy may be filled as provided in §§12-6-56 and 12-6-57. Source: SL 2008, ch 34, §6.