Iowa § 39.8 - 39.8 Term of office.
Full text of Iowa Iowa Code § 39.8 — 39.8 Term of office., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39.8. 39.8 Term of office.
The term of office of all officers chosen at a general election for a full term shall commence on the first day of January following the election which is not a Sunday or legal holiday, except when otherwise provided by the Constitution or by statute; that of an officer chosen to fill a vacancy shall commence as soon as the officer has qualified therefor. [R60, §462; C73, §576; C97, §1060; S13, §1060; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §511; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §39.8] Governor and lieutenant governor, Iowa Constitution, Art. IV, §15 Judges of supreme and district courts, Iowa Constitution, Art. V, §17 Wed Dec 10 22:21:06 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 39.8 (19, 0)
Source: official Iowa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa § 39.8
What does Iowa Code § 39.8 cover?
Section 39.8 ("39.8 Term of office.") is part of the Iowa Code, the codified statutory law of Iowa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Iowa § 39.8?
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