Minnesota Statutes 204D.17 – State Senator; State Representative; Vacancy in Office; Special Election
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Subdivision 1.Special elections; exceptions.
A vacancy in the office of state senator or state representative shall be filled for the unexpired term by special election upon the writ of the governor as provided in sections 204D.17 to 204D.27; except that if the legislature will not be in session before the expiration of the vacant term no special election is required.
Subd. 2.Two or more vacancies.
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 204D.17
- state: extends to and includes the District of Columbia and the several territories. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 204D.17
- state: extends to and includes the District of Columbia and the several territories. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
Two or more vacancies may be filled at the same special election and the candidates may be nominated at the same special primary. Any special primary or special election held pursuant to sections 204D.17 to 204D.27 may be held on the same day as any other election.