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Delaware Statutes

§ 3173 — Vote required for nomination

Delaware § 3173
JurisdictionDelaware
Title15
PartPrimary Elections and Nominations of Candidates
Ch. 31PRIMARY ELECTIONS
Subch.Procedure at Polling Places

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Del. Code tit. 15, § 3173 (2026).

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In all cases the candidate receiving the highest number of votes shall be declared the nominee of the political party holding a primary election.

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Legislative History

20 Del. Laws, c. 393, § 37 ; 27 Del. Laws, c. 66, § 1 ; Code 1915, § 1711; Code 1935, § 1799; 15 Del. C. 1953, § 3175

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