Pennsylvania § 12501 - Election and vacancies.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 12501 — Election and vacancies., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12501. Election and vacancies.
(a) Election.--Three county commissioners shall be elected in each county in the year 1955 and every fourth year thereafter. In the election of county commissioners, each qualified elector shall vote for no more than two individuals. The three individuals having the highest number of votes shall be elected.
(b) Vacancy.--A vacancy in the office of county commissioners shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term by the court of common pleas of the county in which the vacancy occurs by the appointment of a registered elector of the county who was a member of the same political party as the vacating county commissioner at the time the vacating county commissioner was elected.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 12501
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 12501 cover?
Section 12501 ("Election and vacancies.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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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