145.064 – WITHDRAWN, DECEASED, OR INELIGIBLE CANDIDATE'S
Texas Election Code § 145.064
Summary
This law mandates that a candidate's name must be removed from the ballot if they withdraw, die, or become ineligible before a specified deadline. However, if the deceased candidate was an incumbent or if no other candidates are running, their name may remain on the ballot.
Candidate names are removed if they withdraw, die, or become ineligible before 74 days prior to election.
Deceased incumbents may remain on the ballot under certain conditions.
No other candidates means the deceased's name stays on the ballot.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's WITHDRAWN, DECEASED, OR INELIGIBLE CANDIDATE'S law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.
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