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Article 19
 
Section 19
Withdrawal or revocation of candidacy
 
(1) (1) A candidate can, within three days before the commencement of an election, withdraw in writing his/her candidacy. By this time the candidacy can be revoked in writing also by the political party or by coalition of political parties which have nominated this candidate.
(2) (2) A declaration on withdrawal or revocation of candidacy cannot be taken back. This declaration shall be delivered in two counterparts to the chief of local election commission, who shall without undue delay ensure its publication in an ordinary manner used in the area concerned.
 
(3) (3) If the declaration on withdrawal or revocation of candidacy has been made after the registration of candidates, or if the activity of  a political party has been suspended or it has been removed 4d)  after the registration of candidates, the data about them shall remain on ballot papers, however, they shall not be considered for the allocation of mandates.