Texas SB1033 sets rules for candidate withdrawal in runoff primary elections, including a deadline and consequences for late withdrawals.

Texas SB1033 amends the Election Code to establish rules for candidate withdrawal in runoff primary elections. A candidate may not withdraw after 5 p.m. on the fifth day following the last day for state canvass. If a candidate withdraws before this deadline, the candidate who received the third highest number of votes in the general primary election is entitled to a place on the runoff ballot. If a candidate withdraws after the deadline, the remaining candidate is declared the nominee, and the runoff election is canceled.

Texas SB1033 sets rules for candidate withdrawal in runoff primary elections, including a deadline and consequences for late withdrawals.

Texas SB1033 amends the Election Code to establish rules for candidate withdrawal in runoff primary elections. A candidate may not withdraw after 5 p.m. on the fifth day following the last day for state canvass. If a candidate withdraws before this deadline, the candidate who received the third highest number of votes in the general primary election is entitled to a place on the runoff ballot. If a candidate withdraws after the deadline, the remaining candidate is declared the nominee, and the runoff election is canceled.