Wisconsin § 17.285 - Temporary vacancies; elections.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 17.285 — Temporary vacancies; elections., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17.285. Temporary vacancies; elections.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if a vacancy in an elective office occurs as a result of expiration of the term of an incumbent and a successor has not been determined due to the pendency of a recount or an appeal from a recount determination, no election or special election may be ordered or held to fill the temporary vacancy. If the law provides for the vacancy to be temporarily filled by appointment, the appointee shall serve until a successor qualifies. 17.285 History History: 1983 a. 484 .
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What does Wisconsin Statutes § 17.285 cover?
Section 17.285 ("Temporary vacancies; elections.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. 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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