The certificate mentioned in shall be countersigned by the secretary of state of the State.
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CHAPTER 1— ELECTION OF SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES
§ 1. Time for election of Senators
§ 1a. Election to be certified by governor
§ 1b. Countersignature of certificate of election
§ 2b. Number of Representatives from each State in 78th and subsequent Congresses
§ 2c. Number of Congressional Districts; number of Representatives from each District
§ 5. Nominations for Representatives at large