Georgia § 21-2-542 - Special election for United States senator vacancy; temporary appointment by Governor.
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§ 21-2-542. Special election for United States senator vacancy; temporary appointment by Governor.
Whenever a vacancy shall occur in the representation of this state in the Senate of the United States, such vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term by the vote of the electors of the state at a special election to be held at the time of the next November state-wide general election, occurring at least 40 days after the occurrence of such vacancy; and it shall be the duty of the Governor to issue his or her proclamation for such election. Until such time as the vacancy shall be filled by an election as provided in this Code section, the Governor may make a temporary appointment to fill such vacancy. (Ga. L. 1913, p. 135; Code 1933, § 34-2403; Code 1933, § 34-803, enacted by Ga. L. 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 26, § 1; Ga. L. 1998, p. 295, § 1.)
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