21-A §391. United States Senators
Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS
Subchapter 3: VACANCIES
Article 4: FEDERAL OFFICIALS
§391. United States Senators
A vacancy in the office of United States Senator is governed by the following provisions. [1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
1. Interim appointment. Within a reasonable time after the vacancy occurs, the Governor shall appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy until his successor is elected and qualified.
[ 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW) .]
2. Vacancy 60 days before primary. If the vacancy occurs 60 days or more before a regular primary election, nominees must be chosen at the primary and a successor elected for the remainder of the term at the general election.
[ 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW) .]
3. Vacancy less than 60 days before primary. If the vacancy occurs less than 60 days before a regular primary election, nominees must be chosen at the next regular primary following the one in question, and a successor elected for the remainder of the term at the general election.
[ 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW) .]
SECTION HISTORY
1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).