§ 168.57Gubernatorial candidates; nominees, certification

en · 570 chars · active
Sec. 57.
    The candidate of each political party for the office of governor receiving the greatest
 number of votes cast for candidates for said office, as set forth in the report of the board of
 state canvassers based on the returns from the various boards of county canvassers, or as
 determined by the board of state canvassers as the result of a recount, shall be declared the
 nominee of that political party for said office at the next ensuing November election. The
 board of state canvassers shall forthwith certify such nominations to the secretary of state.

Primary source. The text above is the canonical statute body as it appears in this revision of the atlas. Verify against the official gazette before quoting in litigation or formal advice. Spot an error? Suggest a correction.