Missouri § 21.110 - Governor shall issue writs of election, when.
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§ 21.110. Governor shall issue writs of election, when.
If the governor receives any resignation or notice of vacancy, or if he is satisfied of the death of any member of either house, during the recess, he shall, without delay, issue a writ of election to supply the vacancy.
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(RSMo 1939 § 12859, A.L. 1957 p. 595)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 11234; 1919 § 7109; 1909 § 8108
Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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