Maine Statutes § 391 United States Senators
Statute Text
A vacancy in the office of United States Senator is governed by the following provisions. [ 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
1.
Interim appointment.
Within a reasonable time after the vacancy occurs, the Governor shall appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy until that person's successor is elected and qualified.
[RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §50 (COR).]
2.
Vacancy 60 days before primary.
If the vacancy occurs 60 days or more before a regular primary election, nominees must be chosen at the primary and a successor elected for the remainder of the term at the general election.
[ 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
3.
Vacancy less than 60 days before primary.
If the vacancy occurs less than 60 days before a regular primary election, nominees must be chosen at the next regular primary following the one in question, and a successor elected for the remainder of the term at the general election.
[ 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
History
1985, c. 161, § 6 (NEW) .
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