Iowa Code > Chapter 58 – Contesting Elections of Governor and Lieutenant Governor
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| § 58.1 | Notice — grounds |
| § 58.2 | Notice to incumbent |
| § 58.3 | Houses notified |
| § 58.4 | Contest court |
| § 58.5 | Powers and proceedings |
| § 58.6 | Testimony |
| § 58.7 | Judgment |
Terms Used In Iowa Code > Chapter 58 - Contesting Elections of Governor and Lieutenant Governor
- Adjourn: A motion to adjourn a legislative chamber or a committee, if passed, ends that day's session.
- clerk: means clerk of the court in which the action or proceeding is brought or is pending; and the words "clerk's office" mean the office of that clerk. See Iowa Code 4.1
- following: when used by way of reference to a chapter or other part of a statute mean the next preceding or next following chapter or other part. See Iowa Code 4.1
- Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.