21-A §391. United States Senators

21-A ME Rev Stat § 391 (2019) (N/A)
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§391. United States Senators

A vacancy in the office of United States Senator is governed by the following provisions.   [PL 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 his successor is elected and qualified.

[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]

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.

[PL 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.

[PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).