115.343. Winner of primary to be only candidate of that party for that office--write-in in general election deemed independent. - Missouri Statutes

Winner of primary to be only candidate of that party for thatoffice--write-in in general election deemed independent.

115.343. The person receiving the greatest number of votesat a primary election as a party candidate for an office shall bethe only candidate of that party for the office at the generalelection. The name of such candidate shall be placed on theofficial ballot at the general election unless he is removed orreplaced as provided by law. Write-in candidates at a generalelection shall be considered to be independent candidates and mayonly be voted for if written on the ballot as an independent.

(L. 1977 H.B. 101 § 10.090, A.L. 1983 S.B. 234)