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Alabama Statute
§ 11-46-20 Cities and towns governed by article; costs of elections; standard of time applicable; effect of legal holidays or closing days

Code: Title 11: Counties and Municipal CorporationsSubtitle 2: Provisions Applicable to Municipal Corporations OnlyChapter 46: ElectionsArticle 2: Elections in Certain Cities or Towns Having Mayor-Council Form of Government

Topics: Election Costs Timing of Elections Special Elections

Alabama Statute
§ 11-46-21 Time of elections; notice; assumption of duties by elected officers

Code: Title 11: Counties and Municipal CorporationsSubtitle 2: Provisions Applicable to Municipal Corporations OnlyChapter 46: ElectionsArticle 2: Elections in Certain Cities or Towns Having Mayor-Council Form of Government

Topics: Timing of Elections Special Elections

Alabama Statute
§ 11-46-55 Canvassing of returns and certificate of election; determination of majority; runoff elections

Code: Title 11: Counties and Municipal CorporationsSubtitle 2: Provisions Applicable to Municipal Corporations OnlyChapter 46: ElectionsArticle 2: Elections in Certain Cities or Towns Having Mayor-Council Form of Government

Topics: Vote Counting and Canvassing Special Elections

Alabama Statute
§ 17-13-7.1 Persons entitled to vote in primary runoff elections

Code: Title 17: ElectionsChapter 13: Primary ElectionsArticle 1: General Provisions

Topics: Primary Elections Political Parties Special Elections Voter Eligibility Voter List

Alabama Statute
§ 17-13-8.1 Instant runoff primary elections in certain situations

Code: Title 17: ElectionsChapter 13: Primary ElectionsArticle 1: General Provisions

Topics: Primary Elections Contents and Design Election Costs Responsibilities - Election Officials Special Elections

Alabama Statute
§ 17-13-87 New primary in case contest cannot be decided

Code: Title 17: ElectionsChapter 13: Primary ElectionsArticle 3: Contests of Primary Elections

Topics: Primary Elections Contests or Protests Special Elections

Alabama Statute
§ 17-15-1 When and for what offices held

Code: Title 17: ElectionsChapter 15: Special Elections

Topics: Special Elections Vacancies

Alabama Statute
§ 17-15-2 Day for holding special elections

Code: Title 17: ElectionsChapter 15: Special Elections

Topics: Timing of Elections Special Elections

Alabama Statute
§ 17-15-3 Special elections ordered by Governor

Code: Title 17: ElectionsChapter 15: Special Elections

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Special Elections

Alabama Statute
§ 17-15-4 Proclamation of election for Congress or state officers

Code: Title 17: ElectionsChapter 15: Special Elections

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Certification and Reporting Results Special Elections

Alabama Statute
§ 17-15-5 Judge of probate to give notice of elections in county

Code: Title 17: ElectionsChapter 15: Special Elections

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Certification and Reporting Results Special Elections

Alabama Statute
§ 17-15-6 Notification of sheriff and clerk of circuit court

Code: Title 17: ElectionsChapter 15: Special Elections

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Special Elections

Alabama Statute
§ 17-15-7 How conducted and certificates given

Code: Title 17: ElectionsChapter 15: Special Elections

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Certification and Reporting Results Special Elections

Alaska Statute
§ 15.15.040 Preparation of other election materials

Code: Title 15: ElectionsChapter 15.15: Elections and Ballots

Topics: Polling Places Responsibilities - Election Officials Special Elections Voter Education and Outreach Voting Equipment and Technology

Alaska Statute
§ 15.40.140 Condition of calling special primary election and special electio

Code: Title 15: ElectionsChapter 15.40: Special Elections and AppointmentsArticle 01: United States Congress

Topics: Timing of Elections Responsibilities - Election Officials U.S. Congressional Special Elections Vacancies

Alaska Statute
§ 15.40.145 Temporary appointment of United States senator

Code: Title 15: ElectionsChapter 15.40: Special Elections and AppointmentsArticle 01: United States Congress

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Certification and Reporting Results U.S. Congressional Special Elections Vacancies

Alaska Statute
§ 15.40.160 Proclamation

Code: Title 15: ElectionsChapter 15.40: Special Elections and AppointmentsArticle 01: United States Congress

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Special Elections

Alaska Statute
§ 15.40.165 Term of elected senator

Code: Title 15: ElectionsChapter 15.40: Special Elections and AppointmentsArticle 01: United States Congress

Topics: U.S. Congressional Special Elections

Alaska Statute
§ 15.40.170 Term of elected representative

Code: Title 15: ElectionsChapter 15.40: Special Elections and AppointmentsArticle 01: United States Congress

Topics: U.S. Congressional Special Elections

Alaska Statute
§ 15.40.180 Date of nominations

Code: Title 15: ElectionsChapter 15.40: Special Elections and AppointmentsArticle 01: United States Congress

Topics: Special Elections

Alaska Statute
§ 15.40.220 General provisions for conduct of the special primary election and special election

Code: Title 15: ElectionsChapter 15.40: Special Elections and AppointmentsArticle 01: United States Congress

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws U.S. Congressional Special Elections

Alaska Statute
§ 15.40.230 Condition and time of calling special primary election and special election

Code: Title 15: ElectionsChapter 15.40: Special Elections and AppointmentsArticle 02: Governor and Lieutenant Governor

Topics: Timing of Elections Special Elections

Alaska Statute
§ 15.40.240 Conditions for holding special primary election and special election with primary or general election

Code: Title 15: ElectionsChapter 15.40: Special Elections and AppointmentsArticle 02: Governor and Lieutenant Governor

Topics: Primary Elections Special Elections Vacancies

Alaska Statute
§ 15.40.250 Proclamation of special primary election and special election

Code: Title 15: ElectionsChapter 15.40: Special Elections and AppointmentsArticle 02: Governor and Lieutenant Governor

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Special Elections

Alaska Statute
§ 15.40.260 Term of elected governor and lieutenant governor

Code: Title 15: ElectionsChapter 15.40: Special Elections and AppointmentsArticle 02: Governor and Lieutenant Governor

Topics: Certification and Reporting Results Special Elections

Alaska Statute
§ 15.40.270 Date of nominations

Code: Title 15: ElectionsChapter 15.40: Special Elections and AppointmentsArticle 02: Governor and Lieutenant Governor

Topics: Special Elections Vacancies

Alaska Statute
§ 15.40.310 General provisions for conduct of the special primary election and special election

Code: Title 15: ElectionsChapter 15.40: Special Elections and AppointmentsArticle 02: Governor and Lieutenant Governor

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Special Elections

Alaska Statute
§ 15.40.380 Conditions for part-term senate appointment and special election

Code: Title 15: ElectionsChapter 15.40: Special Elections and AppointmentsArticle 03: Legislature

Topics: Terms of Office Responsibilities - Election Officials Special Elections Vacancies

Alaska Statute
§ 15.40.390 Date of special primary election and special election

Code: Title 15: ElectionsChapter 15.40: Special Elections and AppointmentsArticle 03: Legislature

Topics: Primary Elections Timing of Elections Special Elections Vacancies

Alaska Statute
§ 15.40.400 Proclamation of special primary election and special election

Code: Title 15: ElectionsChapter 15.40: Special Elections and AppointmentsArticle 03: Legislature

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Special Elections

Alaska Statute
§ 15.40.410 Term of elected senator

Code: Title 15: ElectionsChapter 15.40: Special Elections and AppointmentsArticle 03: Legislature

Topics: Certification and Reporting Results Special Elections

Alaska Statute
§ 15.40.420 Selection of nominees in manner provided for general election

Code: Title 15: ElectionsChapter 15.40: Special Elections and AppointmentsArticle 03: Legislature

Topics: Special Elections Vacancies

Alaska Statute
§ 15.40.430 Designation of nominees by petition

Code: Title 15: ElectionsChapter 15.40: Special Elections and AppointmentsArticle 03: Legislature

Topics: Petition Requirements Special Elections Vacancies

Alaska Statute
§ 15.40.470 General provision for conduct of the special primary election and special election

Code: Title 15: ElectionsChapter 15.40: Special Elections and AppointmentsArticle 03: Legislature

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Special Elections

Alaska Statute
§ 15.45.650 Calling special election

Code: Title 15: ElectionsChapter 15.45: Initiative, Referendum, and RecallArticle 03: Recall

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Special Elections Vacancies

Arizona Statute
§ 16-223 Issuance of proclamation for special election by governor; publication by clerks of boards of supervisors

Code: Title 16: Elections and ElectorsChapter 2: Election DatesArticle 3: Other Elections; Special Provisions Relating to Election of Certain Officers

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Special Elections Vacancies

Arizona Statute
§ 16-549 Special election boards; expenses; voting procedure for ill electors or electors with disabilities

Code: Title 16: Elections and ElectorsChapter 4: Conduct of ElectionsArticle 8: Early Voting

Topics: Timing of Elections Responsibilities - Election Officials Special Elections Accessibility and Voter Assistance Voting Rights

Arizona Statute
§ 19-209 Order for special recall election; officer in charge of election; definition

Code: Title 19: Initiative, Referendum and RecallChapter 2: Recall and Advisory RecallArticle 1: Petition and Election Procedures

Topics: Procedures Recall Elections Special Elections

Arkansas Statute
§ 7-5-106 Runoff elections for county and municipal officers - Definition

Code: Title 7: ElectionsChapter 5: Election Procedure GenerallySubchapter 1: General Provisions

Topics: Runoffs Special Elections

Arkansas Statute
§ 7-7-105 Filling vacancies in certain offices - Special primary elections

Code: Title 7: ElectionsChapter 7: Nominations and Primary ElectionsSubchapter 1: Methods of Nomination

Topics: Primary Elections Special Elections Vacancies

Arkansas Statute
§ 7-11-101 Calling elections to fill vacancies

Code: Title 7: ElectionsChapter 11: Special ElectionsSubchapter 1: Elections to Fill Vacancies

Topics: Special Elections Vacancies

Arkansas Statute
§ 7-11-102 Content of calling document

Code: Title 7: ElectionsChapter 11: Special ElectionsSubchapter 1: Elections to Fill Vacancies

Topics: Special Elections Vacancies

Arkansas Statute
§ 7-11-103 Filling vacancies in state, federal, or district offices

Code: Title 7: ElectionsChapter 11: Special ElectionsSubchapter 1: Elections to Fill Vacancies

Topics: Special Elections Vacancies

Arkansas Statute
§ 7-11-104 Filling vacancies in local offices

Code: Title 7: ElectionsChapter 11: Special ElectionsSubchapter 1: Elections to Fill Vacancies

Topics: Special Elections Vacancies

Arkansas Statute
§ 7-11-105 Special elections to be held on the second Tuesday of a month - Exceptions - Separate ballots

Code: Title 7: ElectionsChapter 11: Special ElectionsSubchapter 1: Elections to Fill Vacancies

Topics: Timing of Elections Special Elections

Arkansas Statute
§ 7-11-106 Special primary elections held in conjunction with regularly scheduled primary election - Separate ballots optional

Code: Title 7: ElectionsChapter 11: Special ElectionsSubchapter 1: Elections to Fill Vacancies

Topics: Special Elections

Arkansas Statute
§ 7-11-107 Unopposed candidates

Code: Title 7: ElectionsChapter 11: Special ElectionsSubchapter 1: Elections to Fill Vacancies

Topics: Special Elections

Arkansas Statute
§ 7-11-201 Calling special elections on measures or questions

Code: Title 7: ElectionsChapter 11: Special ElectionsSubchapter 2: Special Elections on Measures and Questions

Topics: Special Elections

Arkansas Statute
§ 7-11-202 Calling special elections on state measures or questions

Code: Title 7: ElectionsChapter 11: Special ElectionsSubchapter 2: Special Elections on Measures and Questions

Topics: Special Elections

Arkansas Statute
§ 7-11-203 Calling special elections on local measures or questions

Code: Title 7: ElectionsChapter 11: Special ElectionsSubchapter 2: Special Elections on Measures and Questions

Topics: Special Elections

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