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The general election shall be held in the city of Duncan on the 1st Tuesday in April or on a date which may be changed pursuant to the election laws of the state of Oklahoma, in order to elect the successor or successors of those whose terms are expiring, if candidates for one or more such offices remain to be voted upon. Every qualified elector to the city of Duncan shall be entitled to vote for one candidate for each of the offices to be filled. The candidates for each office receiving the greatest number of votes shall be elected. It is further understood that general elections shall be commenced at least forty-five (45) days subsequent to the primary election. (Res. 1448, 1-25-2005)
No officer or employee of the city except the mayor and other councilmen, may attempt to influence the nomination, election or defeat of any candidate for mayor or councilman except by the proper exercise of his right to vote. Any person who violates this provision, shall be punished, upon conviction thereof, by a fine not exceeding twenty dollars inclusive of costs. Such violation shall constitute cause for removal from office or employment.
The precinct and county election boards shall conduct the primary and general elections and special elections of the city. The provisions of the state constitution and law relating to elections, shall govern such elections insofar as they are applicable and are not superseded by this charter or by ordinance.