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Section 8-601 – Year of Elections

    Except for a special election to fill a vacancy, an election for the office of United States Senator shall be held:         (1)    in 1998 and every sixth year thereafter; and         (2)    in 2000 and every sixth year thereafter.

Section 8-602 – Special Election to Fill Vacancy

    (a)    (1)    (i)    If there is a vacancy in the office of United States Senator, the Governor shall appoint an eligible individual to fill the vacancy as provided in this paragraph.             (ii)    The Governor shall appoint one of three individuals whose names are submitted to the Governor in writing, within 30 days after the occurrence of the vacancy, by […]