§ 5-701
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§5–701.
Nominations for public offices that are filled by elections governed by this article shall be made:
(1)by party primary, for candidates of a principal political party;
(2)by petition, for candidates not affiliated with any political party; or
(3)in accordance with the constitution and bylaws of the political party, for candidates of a political party that does not nominate by party primary.