False claim by candidate or other of support of candidate by party or any organization (§ 211B.02, Supp.).

Payment or promise to reward person, to induce him to become or refrain from becoming or being a candidate (§ 211B.10, Supp.).

Payment to voter for loss due to attendance at polls or in registering to vote (§ 211B.13, Supp.).

Badges, buttons, etc., providing, to be worn at or about the polls on day of primary or general election (§ 211B.11).

Distribution of campaign cards, etc., by candidate on the day of any primary or general election (§ 211B.11).

Election coercion by employer (§ 211B.07, Supp.).

Payment for personal services respecting elections except for hiring of challenges and watchers (§ 211B.13, Supp.).

Disorderly conduct at polling places (§ 204C.06, subdivisions 1, 2, Supp.).

Unlawful voting (§ 204C.14, Supp.).

Damaging or removing election materials from polling place (§ 204C.06, Subdivisions 3, 4, Supp.).

Soliciting near polling place (§ 211B.11, Supp.).

Refusing to provide employee time off to vote (§ 204C.04, Supp.).

Mismarking voter's ballot (§ 204C.16, Supp.).

Disclosing ballot (§§ 204C.16, 204C.17, Supp.).

Noting voter's party in election register (§ 204C.18, Subd. 1, Supp.).

Placing identifying mark on voter's ballot (§ 204C.18, Subd. 2, Supp.).

Interfering with ballots during counting (§ 204C.19, Subd. 1, Supp.).

Premature disclosure or count results (§ 204C.19, Subd. 3, Supp.).

Improper delivery of returns (§ 204C.29, Supp.).

Neglect of duty by election officials (§ 204C.41, Supp.).

False statements in paid political advertising or campaign material (§ 210A.04, Supp.).

Write-in Provisions.

Not permitted in primary (§§ 204B.36, Subd. 2, 204D.08, Subd. 2, Supp.).

Permitted in general election (§ 204B.36, Subd. 2, Supp.) on voting machines (§ 206.07, Subd. 4).

Vacancy in Office.

Every vacancy shall be filed for the remainder of the term by a special election, except that no special election shall be held in the year before the term expires. The special election shall be held at the next November election if the vacancy occurs at least six weeks before the regular primary preceding that election. If the vacancy occurs less than six weeks before the regular primary preceding the next November election, the special election shall be held at the second November election after the vacancy occurs. The Governor may make a temporary appointment to fill any vacancy (§ 204D.28, Supp.).

MISSISSIPPI

Unless otherwise designated, references are to Mississippi Code Annotated 1972 and to the 1989 Cumulative Supplement.

Primary Election, when held.

Except as may be otherwise provided by Section 23-15-1081, the first primary election for Congressmen shall be held on the first Tuesday in June of the years in which congressmen are elected (June 5, 1990), and the second primary, when one is necessary, shall be held three (3) weeks thereafter (June 26, 1990). Each year in which a presidential election is held, the congressional primary shall be held as provided in Section 2315-1081 which requires that the primary be held on the second Tuesday in March. The election shall be held in all districts of the state on the same day. Candidates for United States Senator shall be nominated at the congressional primary next preceding the general election at which a Senator is to be elected and in the same manner that Congressmen are nominated, and the chairman and secretary of the State Executive Committee shall certify the vote for United States Senator to the Secretary of State in the same manner that county executive committees certify the returns of counties in general state and county primary elections (Mississippi Code Annotated, § 23-151031, Supp.).

Nominating Papers, Petitions, Etc.

A written statement by the candidate containing the name and address of the candidate, the party affiliation of the candidate, and the office sought by the candidate must by filed with the Secretary of the State Executive Committee 60 days before the primary election. (April 6, 1990) (§ 23-15-299(3)).

The name of any candidate shall not be placed upon the official ballot in general elections as a party nominee who is not nominated, and the election of any party nominee who shall be nominated otherwise than as provided in this chapter shall be void and he shall not be entitled to hold the office to which he may have been elected (§ 23-15-307, Supp.).

Filing Fees and Assessments.

Candidates for United States Senator shall pay a filing fee not to exceed $300 to the Secretary of the State Executive Committee 60 days before the primary election (§§ 23-15-297, 23-15-299, Supp.). (April 6, 1990).

Crossfiling by Candidates.

Prohibited. Candidate required to support party. A voter or candidate at a primary is excluded from later becoming a candidate of another party in the general election. "Every person who participates in a primary election for the nomination of party candidates thereby under the statute, is deemed and held to have entered into a pledge that he will in general election support the nominations made in the primary election in which he participates." Ops. Atty. Gen. 1931-33, p. 37. Ruhr v. Cowan, 146 Miss. 870, 112 So. 386 (1927). However, participating in a primary without being nominated therein does not preclude one from becoming an independent candidate upon

the petition of other participants. Bowen v. Williams, 117 So.2d 710 (1960).

Offenses.

Unlawful possession of voting machine or keys (§ 23-15-447
Supp.).

Unlawful showing mark on ballot (§ 23-15-555, Supp.).
Unlawful election lottery (§ 23-15-561, Supp.).

Violations by registrar or commissioner of elections (§ 23-15751, Supp.).

Vote fraud (§ 23-15-753, Supp.).

Election coercion or intimidation of employees by employe (§ 23-15-871, Supp.).

Promising employment (§ 23-15-873, Supp.).

Buying or selling vote (§ 23-15-889, Supp.).
Intoxicating liquors (§ 23-15-893, Supp.).

Distributing campaign material within 150 feet of polling place (§ 23-15-895, Supp.).

Write-in Provisions.

Permitted on printed ballots (§ 23-15-365, Supp.).

Permitted on electronic voting systems (§ 23-15-469, Supp.) Vacancy in Office.

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If a vacancy shall occur in the office of United States Sena tor from Mississippi by death, resignation, or otherwise, the governor shall, within ten days after receiving official notice of such vacancy, issue his proclamation for an election to be held in the State to elect a senator to fill such unexpired term as may remain, provided the unexpired term is more than twelve months and the election shall be held within ninety days from the time the proclamation is issued and the returns of such election shall be certified to the Governor in the manner set] out above for regular elections unless the vacancy occurs in ar year in which there shall be held a general state or congres-1 sional election, in which event the Governor's proclamation shall designate the general election day as the time for electing a senator, and the vacancy shall be filled by appointment as hereinafter provided (§ 23-15-855, Supp.).

In case of a vacancy, the Governor may appoint a Senator to fill such vacancy temporarily, and if the United States Senate is in session at the time the vacancy occurs, the Governor shall appoint a Senator within ten days after receiving official notice thereof, and the Senator so appointed shall serve until his successor is elected and commissioned; provided, that such unexpired term as he may be appointed to fill shall be for a longer time than one year, but if for a shorter time than one year, he shall serve for the full time of the unexpired term and no special election shall be called by the Governor, but his successor shall be elected at the regular election (§ 23-15-855, Supp.).

MISSOURI

Unless otherwise designated, references are to Vernon's Annotated Missouri Statutes (1980) and to the 1989 Cumulative Annual Pocket Part.

The State of Missouri will not be holding senatorial elections in 1990. The following statutory provisions are listed for future reference.

Primary Elections, when held.

First Tuesday after first Monday in August of even-numbered years (§§ 115.121, 115.341). (August 7, 1990).

If two or more persons receive an equal number of votes for nomination as a party's candidate for any federal office and a higher number of votes than any other candidate for the same office on the same party ballot, the Governor shall issue a proclamation stating that fact and order a special primary election to determine the party's nominee for the office (§ 115.515).

Nominating Papers, Petitions, Etc.

Party candidate for primary

Declaration of candidacy.-On or before 5 p.m. on the last Tuesday in March preceding the primary (§ 115.349(1)). (March 27, 1990). File with Secretary of State (§ 115.353(1), Supp.). New parties and independents

Nomination petition.-Signatures of qualified voters are required in each of the several congressional districts, equal to at least two percent of the total number of votes cast at the last election for governor in the last gubernatorial election or of a number of qualified voters in each of one-half of the several congressional districts which is equal to at least two percent of the total number of votes cast in the district for governor at the last gubernatorial election (§§ 115.315(4), 115.321(3)). New parties and independent candidates file with Secretary of State (§§ 115.315(1), 115.321(1)). The Secretary of State shall not accept for filing any petition for the formation of a new party or for the nomination of an independent candidate which is submitted prior to 8:00 a.m. on the day immediately following the general election next preceding the general election for which the petition is submitted or which is submitted after 5:00 p.m. on the first Monday in August (August 6, 1990) immediately preceding the general election for which the petition is submitted (§ 115.329(1)).

Statement of candidacy.-Each petition for the nomination of an independent candidate or for the formation of a new political party shall include a declaration of candidacy stating that he is legally qualified to hold such office (§ 115.327). Filing Fees and Assessments (§ 115.357).

Amount.-$200.

Date of payment.—Before filing declaration of candidacy. To whom paid.-To the treasurer of the State central committee of the political party.

Exceptions.-(1) Any person who cannot pay the fee required to file as a candidate may have the fee waived by filing a declaration of inability to pay and a petition with his declaration of candidacy. (2) No filing fee shall be required of any person

who proposes to be an independent candidate, the candidate of a new party, or a candidate for presidential elector.

Crossfiling by Candidates.

Prohibited. No person who files as a party candidate for nomination or election to an office shall, without withdrawing, file as another party's candidate or an independent candidate for nomination or election to the office for the same term. No person who files as an independent candidate for election to an office shall, without withdrawing, file as a party candidate for nomination or election to the office for the same term. No person shall file for one office and, without withdrawing, file for another office to be filled at the same election (§ 115.351). Offenses.

Furnishing false information to an election authority or election official (§ 115.631(1), Supp.).

Voting more than once or voting when unentitled to vote (§ 115.631(2), Supp.).

Knowingly procuring an illegal vote to be cast (§ 115.631(3), Supp.).

Applying for a ballot in the name of another (§ 115.631(4), Supp.).

Defrauding a voter of his vote (§ 115.631(7), Supp.).

Knowingly removing any legal ballot from a ballot box to change the election count (§ 115.631(10), Supp.).

Knowingly damaging or concealing a ballot, poll list, etc. (§ 115.631 (11), (12), Supp.).

Destroying or damaging official ballots (§ 115.631(15), Supp.). Tampering with voting machine (§§ 115.631(16), 115.633(2)). Unlawfully registering to vote or procuring anyone else to register unlawfully (§ 115.631 (17), (18), Supp.).

Improper assistance to blind or disabled voter (§ 115.631(20), Supp.).

Tampering with the ballot box (§ 115.631(1), Supp.).

Gift or promise of money, employment, or anything of value to a person to vote or not to vote (§ 115.635(1)).

Intimidation of or hindering voter (§ 115.635(2)).

Impeding the free exercise of the franchise (§ 115.635(3)). Giving of any money or gratuity in consideration of any grant or deputation of office (§ 115.635(4)).

Bringing a non-resident into the State so that the non-resident can vote with the proper qualifications (§ 115.635(5)).

Asking for, receiving, or taking any reward for voting or refraining from voting (§ 115.635(6)).

Defacing any sample ballots (§ 115.637(1), Supp.).

Printing false and fraudulent sample ballots (§ 115.637(2), Supp.).

Promising to discharge the duties of an office for less than the salary fixed by law as an inducement to voters (§ 115.637(4), Supp.).

Advertising and other printed matter without name and address of persons responsible for publishing and distributing same or of offices, if organization publishes or circulates same (§ 115.637(5), Supp.).