§ 168.409cCandidates for nomination; withdrawal; notice

Sec. 409c.
     After the filing of a nominating petition or affidavit of candidacy by or in behalf of a
 proposed candidate for the office of judge of the court of appeals, the proposed candidate is
 not permitted to withdraw unless he or she serves a written notice of withdrawal on the
 secretary of state or his or her duly authorized agent. The notice must be served not later than
 3 days after the last day for filing nominating petitions if a nominating petition was filed for
 the proposed candidate, and not later than 3 days after the last day for filing affidavits of
 candidacy if an affidavit of candidacy was filed for the proposed candidate. If the third day
 falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the notice of withdrawal may be served on the
 secretary of state or his or her duly authorized agent at any time on or before 4 p.m., eastern
 standard time, on the next secular day.