California § 1773 - When a vacancy occurs in the office of Representative to Congress, or in either h
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1773 — When a vacancy occurs in the office of Representative to Congress, or in either h, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1773. When a vacancy occurs in the office of Representative to Congress, or in either h
When a vacancy occurs in the office of Representative to Congress, or in either house of the Legislature, the Governor shall within 14 calendar days after the occurrence of the vacancy issue a writ of election to fill the vacancy; provided, that when such vacancy occurs in a congressional office after the close of the nomination period in the final year of the term of office, a special election may be held, at the Governorâs discretion; and provided, further, that when a vacancy occurs in a legislative office after the close of the nomination period in the final year of the term of office, no special election shall be held. The Governor shall issue the election proclamation under his hand and the Great Seal of the state, and transmit copies to the board of supervisors of the counties in which the election is to be held.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1773
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1773 cover?
Section 1773 ("When a vacancy occurs in the office of Representative to Congress, or in either h") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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