Special Elections to Fill Assembly Vacancies

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Commonwealth Act No. 21: Special Elections to Fill Assembly Vacancies

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Special Elections to Fill Assembly Vacancies

Law: Commonwealth Act No. 21

Decision Date: Jul 20, 1936

Commonwealth Act No. 21, enacted in 1936, establishes provisions for special elections to fill vacancies in the National Assembly in the Philippines, including timelines for filing certificates of candidacy and the application of specific election laws in certain provinces.

Election Procedures and Voter Registration

The special election follows the applicable provisions of the existing Election Law.
Election inspectors conduct only one meeting for voter list revision and new voter registration, scheduled 15 days before the election.
Judicial proceedings on voter list changes are free of charge and must conclude 8 days before the election.
The final meeting of election inspectors for official purposes is on the Thursday before election week.

Special Provisions for Certain Provinces

Vacancies in Cotabato, Lanao, or Sulu shall have elections held under Section 8 of Act No. 4203 of the Philippine Legislature.
This Act remains in force for these provinces to govern the special election process.

Candidate Certification and Filing

Candidates must personally sign and swear to their certificates of candidacy.
Certificates must be filed or sent by registered mail to the Department of the Interior at least 10 days before the election.
Certificates must exclude any nicknames or aliases.

Effectivity

The law takes effect immediately upon approval.

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