Missouri § 115.563 - Contests for office of senator or representative to be heard by respective body.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 115.563 — Contests for office of senator or representative to be heard by respective body., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 115.563. Contests for office of senator or representative to be heard by respective body.
1. All contested elections for the office of state senator shall be heard and determined by the state senate. All contested elections for the office of state representative shall be heard and determined by the state house of representatives.
2. Any contest based on the qualifications of a candidate for the office of state senator or state representative which have not been adjudicated prior to the general election shall be determined by the state senate or the state house of representatives, as the case may be.
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(L. 1977 H.B. 101 § 13.201, A.L. 1982 S.B. 526)
Effective 5-20-82
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 115.563 cover?
Section 115.563 ("Contests for office of senator or representative to be heard by respective body.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. 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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