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TommyT139

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11. There's no appointment of an interim.

Reply to indusurb (Reply #4)

Thu Jul 2, 2026, 09:30 PM

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They proceed to a special election.

At least 56 days before the election, the governor issues a proclamation and directs it to the sheriffs in each county in which an election is to be held. Those sheriffs must then give notice of the election at least 49 days before the election.

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