Section 391 - United States SenatorsA vacancy in the office of United States Senator is governed by the following provisions. [1985, c. 161, §6(NEW).]
1.Interim appointment. Within a reasonable time after the vacancy occurs, the Governor shall appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy until that person's successor is elected and qualified. [RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §50(COR).]
2.Vacancy 60 days before primary. If the vacancy occurs 60 days or more before a regular primary election, nominees must be chosen at the primary and a successor elected for the remainder of the term at the general election. [1985, c. 161, §6(NEW).]
3.Vacancy less than 60 days before primary. If the vacancy occurs less than 60 days before a regular primary election, nominees must be chosen at the next regular primary following the one in question, and a successor elected for the remainder of the term at the general election. [1985, c. 161, §6(NEW).]
1985, c. 161, § 6 (NEW) .