Sec. 33.14.04.03. Supplementary Public Contributions

A. Board to Determine. If an eligible candidate withdraws, becomes disqualified, or dies, the State Board shall determine whether there is money in the Fund for a supplementary public contribution.

B. Primary Elections. In a primary election, if the State Board determines that there is money in the Fund for a supplementary public contribution, the State Board shall allocate the supplementary public contribution among the remaining eligible candidates according to a formula based on:

(1) The eligible private contribution;

(2) Whether the eligible candidate is opposed in the primary election; and

(3) Any other relevant provision of law.

C. General Elections. In a general election, if the State Board determines that there is money in the Fund for a supplementary public contribution, the State Board shall allocate the supplementary public contribution equally among the remaining eligible candidates.

D. Notice and Order to Distribute. Whenever the State Board decides to make a supplementary public contribution, the State Board shall:

(1) Notify the eligible candidates who will receive a supplementary public contribution; and

(2) Order the Comptroller to disburse the supplementary public contribution.