A candidate may withdraw a petition of nomination by noon:

1. (1) July 15 before a general or municipal election; or
2. (2) seventy-one (71) days before a special election.

As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.122. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.52; P.L.3-1993, SEC.73; P.L.260-2001, SEC.2; P.L.219-2013, SEC.22.