1 The canton shall examine the candidate lists and allow the agent representing the signatories a period within which to rectify deficiencies in the candidate list, alter designations that give rise to confusion, and nominate replacement candidates for candidates whose names have been officially deleted.1
2 The replacement candidates must confirm in writing that they accept their nomination. In the absence of such confirmation or where the relevant name already appears on another candidate list or the candidate is not eligible for election, the replacement candidate is deleted from the list.2 Unless the agent for the candidate list requests otherwise, replacement candidates are entered at the end of the candidate list.
3 In the event of any deficiency not being rectified within the period allowed, the candidate list is deemed invalid. If the deficiency relates only to one candidate, their name is simply deleted.
4 No candidate list may be further amended from the second Monday following the final date for submission of candidate lists. The foregoing does not apply to the official declaration of the invalidity of multiple candidacies subsequently discovered (Art. 32a). Cantonal legislation may reduce to one week the period allowed for rectification.3
1 Amended by No I of the Federal Act of 21 June 1996, in force since 1 April 1997 (AS 1997 753; BBl 1993 III 445). 2 Wording of the first two sentences according to No I of the Federal Act of 18 March 1994, in force since 15 Nov. 1994 (AS 1994 2414; BBl 1993 III 445). 3 Amended by No I of the Federal Act of 26 Sept. 2014 (National Council elections), in force since 1 Nov. 2015 (AS 2015 543; BBl 2013 9217).
