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Substitute Candidate

Substitute Candidate: A different candidate for vice president from the one whose name appears on the party's certification or nominating petition at any time…

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A different candidate for vice president from the one whose name appears on the party's certification or nominating petition at any time before seventy-five days before the general election, by certifying the change to the secretary of state.

Sources

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Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
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EAC Glossary of Terms
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EAC Glossary of Election Terms
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