Alaska Statutes 15.40.145 – Temporary appointment of United States senator
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Terms Used In Alaska Statutes 15.40.145
- general election: means the election held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years. See Alaska Statutes 15.80.010
- special election: means an election held at a time other than when the general or primary election is held and an election called to be held with, and at the time of, the general or primary election. See Alaska Statutes 15.80.010
When a vacancy occurs in the office of United States senator, the governor may, at least five days after the date of the vacancy but within 30 days after the date of the vacancy, appoint a qualified individual to fill the vacancy temporarily until the results of the special election called to fill the vacancy are certified. If a special election is not called for the reasons set out in Alaska Stat. § 15.40.140, the individual shall fill the vacancy temporarily until the results of the next general election are certified.