§120-10.2. Definitions

As used in this Article, the following terms mean:

(1)        Clerk. - The Principal Clerk of the house in which the election of the seat is being contested.

(2)        Committee. - The Committee on Rules of the appropriate house unless, by rule, the house has designated another committee to hear contests.

(3)        Contest. - A challenge to the apparent election of a member of the General Assembly or a request to determine an undecided election to a seat of the General Assembly in accordance with the provisions of this Article.

(4)        Contestant. - An unsuccessful candidate in an election to which this Article applies who initiates a contest.

(5)        Contestee. - A candidate in an election to which this Article applies who is not a contestant.

(6)        Notice of intent. - The notice required to initiate a contest in accordance with the provisions of this Article.

(7)        Unsuccessful candidate. - A candidate for an elective office to which this Article applies who has not been issued a certificate of election.

(2005-3, s. 2.)