FEDERAL · 2 U.S.C. · Chapter 12
Death of contestant
2 U.S.C. § 395
Title2 — The Congress
Chapter12 — CONTESTED ELECTIONS
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2 U.S.C. § 395.
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In the event of the death of the contestant, the contested election case shall abate.
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History
(Pub. L. 91–138, §16, Dec. 5, 1969, 83 Stat. 290.)
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Effective Date
Section applicable with respect to any general or special election for Representative in, or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress of the United States occurring after Dec. 5, 1969, see section 19 of Pub. L. 91–138, set out as a note under section 381 of this title.
Effective Date
Section applicable with respect to any general or special election for Representative in, or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress of the United States occurring after Dec. 5, 1969, see section 19 of Pub. L. 91–138, set out as a note under section 381 of this title.
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