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Old Law:Candidate has not been a candidate for nomination of any political
party for 6 months prior to general election for which the candidate seeks to
qualify.
New Law:Candidate has not been a registered member of any other political
party for 365 days before the beginning of qualifying preceding the general
election for which the candidate seeks to qualify.
Effective upon becoming law May 2011
This means any candidate who has changed parties within 365 days of the
beginning of qualifying will be ineligible to qualify as a political party
candidate, but will be eligible to qualify as a candidate with no party
affiliation.
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