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71 Retirement of candidate (1) A candidate for any election who is endorsed by a registered political party may withdraw the candidate's nomination by lodging with the Commission a notice of retirement at any time before noon on the day before the final nomination day. (2) A candidate for any election who is not endorsed by a registered political party may withdraw the candidate's nomination by lodging with the election manager a notice of retirement at any time before noon on the final nomination day.

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