Independent Candidates

This is Article 2 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Independent Candidates.” It is part of Title 24.2, titled “Elections.” It is part of Chapter 5, titled “Candidates For Office.” It’s comprised of the following 3 sections.

§ 24.2-505

Declaration of candidacy required of independent candidates

§ 24.2-506

Petition of qualified voters required; number of signatures required; certain towns excepted

§ 24.2-507

Deadlines for filing declarations and petitions of candidacy