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contestant

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United States Code

2 U.S.C. § 381 — for purposes of this chapter (2 versions over time)

The term “contestant” means an individual who contests the election of a Member of the House of Representatives under this chapter.

28 U.S.C. § 1738A — as used in this section (2 versions over time)

“contestant” means a person, including a parent or grandparent, who claims a right to custody or visitation of a child;

28 U.S.C. § 1738B — in this section (2 versions over time)

The term “contestant” means—

(A) a person (including a parent) who—

(i) claims a right to receive child support;

(ii) is a party to a proceeding that may result in the issuance of a child support order; or

(iii) is under a child support order; and

(B) a State or political subdivision of a State to which the right to obtain child support has been assigned.

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