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2022 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 304 - Election of United States Senators and Representatives
NRS 304.030 - Governor to appoint qualified person upon vacancy in office. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Governor to appoint qualified person upon vacancy in office. [Effective January 1, 2022.]

Universal Citation: NV Rev Stat § 304.030 (2022)
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In case of a vacancy in the office of United States Senator caused by death, resignation or otherwise, the Governor may appoint some qualified person to fill the vacancy, who shall hold office until the next general election and until his or her successor shall be elected and seated.

(Added to NRS by 1960, 281)

In case of a vacancy in the office of United States Senator caused by death, resignation or otherwise, the Governor may appoint some qualified person to fill the vacancy who is a member of the same political party as the former Senator and was a member of that party for at least 90 days immediately preceding the creation of the vacancy, who shall hold office until the next general election and until his or her successor shall be elected and seated.

(Added to NRS by 1960, 281; A 2021, 1974, effective January 1, 2022)

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