Virginia Statutes § 24.2-207 Filling vacancies in Senate
Statute Text
When any vacancy occurs in the representation of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States Senate, the Governor shall issue a writ of election to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term. The election shall be held on the next succeeding November general election date or, if the vacancy occurs within 120 days prior to that date, on the second succeeding November general election date. The Governor may make a temporary appointment to fill the vacancy until the qualified voters fill the same by election.
Source
Code 1950, § 24-2 ; 1970, c. 462, § 24.1-3 ; 1993, c. 641.
History
Amended by Acts 1993, § c. 641.
Amended by Acts 1970, § c. 462, § 24.1-3.
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