Opinion No. 216-76 (1976)

FILED 216

Mr. John Casteel Prosecuting Attorney Camden County Camdenton, Missouri 65020

Dear Mr. Casteel:

This is in answer to your opinion request reading as follows:

"Under Section 120.375 RSMo which candidate should the County Clerk place on the ballot for the November general election, the candidate that withdrew 42 days prior to the election or the replacement candidate chosen by the Republican Committee?"

You further state:

"Gilbert Brown was the duly nominated candidate for associate County Judge in the August Primary. On September 21, 1976, Mr. Brown tendered to the County Clerk, Leo…