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2020 Mississippi Code
Title 23 - Elections
Chapter 15 - Mississippi Election Code
Article 25 - Vacancies in Office
§ 23-15-831. Appointments by Governor to fill vacancies in state or state district elected offices other than in Legislature
Universal Citation: MS Code § 23-15-831 (2020)
When a vacancy other than in the Legislature occurs by death, resignation or otherwise, in any state or state district elected office, and there is no special provision of law for filling the vacancy, the same shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment by the Governor.
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