21-A §391. United States Senators - Maine Statutes

Title 21-A: ELECTIONS

Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS

Subchapter 3: VACANCIES

Article 4: FEDERAL OFFICIALS

§391. United States Senators

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 his successor is elected and qualified.

[ 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.

[ 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) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).