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Candidate Substitution

Measures (3)
SBN-1542bill · in_committee

MODIFYING THE GROUND OF SUBSTITUTION OF CANDIDATES

Senate Bill No. 1542 aims to modify the grounds for substitution of candidates in elections by removing withdrawal as a valid reason and adding permanent incapacity, alongside death and disqualification, as acceptable grounds for substitution.

Filed Nov 18, 2025
SBN-1518bill · in_committee

MODIFYING THE GROUNDS FOR SUBSTITUTION OF CANDIDATES

This bill modifies the grounds for substitution of candidates in elections by amending Section 77 of the Omnibus Election Code. It removes the option for candidates to be substituted if they voluntarily withdraw their candidacy and adds incapacity as a valid ground for substitution.

Filed Nov 12, 2025
SBN-1173bill · in_committee

AMENDING OMNIBUS ELECTION CODE (SUBSTITUTION OF CANDIDATES)

This bill modifies the grounds for substitution of candidates in elections by removing voluntary withdrawal as a valid reason and adding incapacity as a new ground for substitution.

Filed Aug 11, 2025