The name of a candidate on a political party, coalition or independent candidates list may not be withdrawn after the candidates list is certified by the Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina. If the candidate is incapacitated or rejects the mandate after the election results are certified by the Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the name of the candidate shall be removed from the candidates list and the mandate shall be allocated in accordance with Article 9.11, except for lists in cantons and municipalities which shall be allocated in accordance with Article 12.5. The candidate, or in the event that the candidate is incapacitated, his or her representative must submit the rejection of the mandate in writing to the Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina. A candidate may not withdraw his or her candidacy before the certification of the election results.
