§ 2621. Vacancy in office of U.S. Senator or Representative
§ 2621. Vacancy in office of U.S. Senator or Representative (a) If a vacancy occurs in the office of U.S. Senator or U.S. Representative, the Governor shall call a special election to fill the vacancy. His or her proclamation shall specify a day for the special election and a day for a special primary, pursuant […]
§ 2622. Interim appointment of U.S. Senator
§ 2622. Interim appointment of U.S. Senator The Governor may make an interim appointment to fill a vacancy in the office of U.S. Senator, pending the filling of the vacancy by special election. (Added 1977, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
§ 2623. Vacancies in offices within this State
§ 2623. Vacancies in offices within this State (a) In the event of a vacancy in any State, county, or legislative office, the Governor may request the political party or parties of the person whose death or resignation created the vacancy to submit one or more recommendations as to a successor. The proper committee to […]
§ 2630. Applicability
§ 2630. Applicability Except as otherwise provided, and to the extent that such a construction would be reasonable, the provisions of this title shall apply to this chapter. (Added 1977, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
§ 2631. Municipal charters
§ 2631. Municipal charters (a) Unless otherwise provided by law, when the charter of a municipality provides for procedures other than those established by law, the provisions of that charter shall prevail. (b) Except as provided in subsection (a) of this section, all provisions of law relating to a municipality shall apply to such a […]
§ 2602i. Costs
§ 2602i. Costs (a) Recount committee members and assistants designated by the county clerk shall be paid by the State at the same per diem and mileage rates and according to the same procedures by which jurors are paid. (b)(1) These and other necessary expenses, as approved by the court, shall be paid by the […]
§ 2602j. Court hearing and judgment
§ 2602j. Court hearing and judgment (a), (b) [Repealed.] (c) Candidates and their attorneys shall be given the opportunity to present evidence to the court relating to the conduct of the recount, how to count questionable votes, and the marking of any ballot as defective in accordance with section 2547 or subsection 2587(d) of this […]
§ 2602k. Recount ties
§ 2602k. Recount ties (a)(1) If a recount of a primary election results in a tie, the provisions of subsection 2369(b) of this title shall apply. (2) If a recount of a public question results in a tie, a runoff election shall not be held, and the question shall be certified not to have passed. […]
§ 2602m. Storage and return of election materials
§ 2602m. Storage and return of election materials (a)(1) After the recount, the county clerk shall store the sealed containers and any other recount materials in the county clerk’s vault until returned to the towns. (2) The county clerk shall release all containers to the respective town clerks after issuance of the court’s judgment, together […]
§ 2603. Contest of elections
§ 2603. Contest of elections (a) The result of an election for any office, other than for the General Assembly, or public question may be contested by any legal voter entitled to vote on the office or public question to be contested. (b) A contest is initiated by filing a complaint with a Superior Court […]