When an election is to be held to fill a vacancy in the office of representative in Congress, a proclamation therefor, in lieu of a writ of election, shall be issued and signed by the Governor and shall be directed to the proper sheriffs. The proclamation shall be published by the sheriffs as required by KRS § 118.750.
Effective: July 15, 1986

Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 118.720

  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.

History: Amended 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 470, sec. 34, effective July 15, 1986. — Created
1974 Ky. Acts ch. 130, sec. 148, effective June 21, 1974.

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