Candidates for Office

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This is Chapter 5 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Candidates for Office.” It is part of Title 24.2 “Elections”. It contains 48 laws divided across 7 structures.

Article 1	Qualifications and Requirements of All Candidates
Article 2	Independent Candidates
Article 3	Nominations of Candidates by Political Parties
Article 4	Conduct of Primaries
Article 5	Death, Withdrawal, or Disqualification of Party Nominee
Article 6	Nominations for Presidential Elections
Article 7	Presidential Year Primaries