24.2-529 - Primary ballots. - Virginia Statutes

§ 24.2-529. Primary ballots.

The primary ballots for the several parties taking part in a primary shall becomposed, arranged, printed, delivered, and provided in the same manner asthe general election ballots except that at the top of each official primaryballot shall be printed in plain black type the name of the political partyand the words "Primary Election." The names of the candidates for variousoffices shall appear on the ballot in an order determined by the priority ofthe time of filing for the office. In the event two or more candidates filesimultaneously, the order of filing shall then be determined by lot by theelectoral board or the State Board as in the case of a tie vote for theoffice. No write-in shall be permitted on ballots in primary elections.

(Code 1950, § 24-376; 1970, c. 462, § 24.1-188; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 119;1993, c. 641.)