§ 168.355Candidates for township offices; nominees, certification; list

Sec. 355.
   (1) The candidate or candidates of each political party to a township office receiving the
 greatest number of votes cast for candidates of that office, as set forth in the report of the
 board of county canvassers, based on the returns from the various election precincts, or as
 determined by the board of county canvassers as the result of a recount, shall be declared the


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 nominee or nominees of that political party for that office at the next ensuing November
 election. The board of county canvassers shall certify the nomination or nominations to the
 township clerk within 48 hours after the polls close.
    (2) Within 4 days following the primary, the township clerk shall deliver to the county clerk
 a list setting forth the names, addresses, political affiliation, and office sought of all candidates
 nominated at the primary.