(a) Electors and time of electionThe Delegate shall be elected—
(b) Manner of election
(2) Effect of establishment of primary elections
Notwithstanding paragraph (1), if the Government of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, acting pursuant to legislation enacted in accordance with the Constitution of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, provides for primary elections for the election of the Delegate, the Delegate shall be elected by a majority of the votes cast in any general election for the office of Delegate for which such primary elections were held.
(d) Commencement of term
The term of the Delegate shall commence on the 3d day of January following the date of the election.