(1) If a vacancy occurs in a candidacy for the office of Lieutenant Governor because of death, disqualification to hold the office sought, or a severe disabling condition that arose after the slate formed a campaign committee, the candidate for the office of Governor on that slate may designate a replacement for the vacant candidate.
(2) The designation of a replacement shall be on forms filed with the Secretary of State, but only following certification to the candidate for the office of Governor by the Secretary of State that a vacancy exists for a reason specified in subsection (1) of this section.

Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 118.226

  • Regular election: means the election in even-numbered years at which members of Congress are elected and the election in odd-numbered years at which state officers are elected. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
  • State: when applied to a part of the United States, includes territories, outlying possessions, and the District of Columbia. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010

(3) If a replacement candidate for a vacancy in candidacy for Lieutenant Governor is made for a reason specified in subsection (1) of this section after the ballots are printed for the regular election, notices informing the voters of the change in composition of the slate shall be posted at each precinct polling place.
Effective: July 15, 2020
History: Created 2020 Ky. Acts ch. 88, sec. 2, effective July 15, 2020.

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