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§ 395. Death of contestant

Type Statute

Publication 2026-01-12

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Department United States Congress

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§ 395. Death of contestant

In the event of the death of the contestant, the contested election case shall abate.

(Pub. L. 91–138, § 16, Dec. 5, 1969, 83 Stat. 290.)

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Effective Date

Section applicable with respect to any general or special election for Representative in, or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress of the United States occurring after Dec. 5, 1969, see section 19 of Pub. L. 91–138, set out as a note under section 381 of this title.

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