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Does the Governor of the state order a special election to fill the vacant seat if a member of the House of Representatives dies or resigns?
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Yes, that is required by the U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section 2, Clause 4.
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What happens when a Congressman resigns?
Each state has a constitution that specifies what happens. Usually the lt. Governor takes over and there is a special election, or the state house representatives appoint a pro tem Governor.
If us senator dies or resigns in Minnesota who replaces him and for how long?
A special election can be held or the governor can appoint someone to the office. They serve what is left of the term.
How is the speaker of the house position filled?
Vacancies in the House are filled either by special election or by appointment. Typically the governer of the affected state will make the appointment. This varies from state to state. The seat may also remain vacant until the next election cycle.
How were representatives chosen to serve in Congress?
U.S. Representatives are always elected by a vote of the people; they cannot be appointed. If a Representative dies in office or resigns during his term, the district will schedule a special election to elect a replacement. The process of selecting nominees for the office vary by state and district.
What is the lieutenant governor in charge of?
In most states, this is a statewide elected position. But some US states have procedures to replace the lieutenant governor if he dies, resigns, or is incapacitated. States may appoint an interim lieutenant governor, call a special election, or leave the office vacant until the next regular election.
Who calls a special election when there is a vacancy?
The governor of the state can call for an election.
What happens in the event of the death of a state's representative?
Usually the state governor appoints a replacement for the dead representative until a new election can be held. Since representatives are elected every two years, usually a special election is not called.
What happens in the event of a vacancy occurring in either chamber of congress?
Whenever a seat in the U.S. Senate or House of Representatives is vacated due to death, resignation or removal, the State Governor issues a Writ of Election, and a special election is held to fill the seat for the remainder of the term. The special election can coincide with a regular congressional election. In the case of a vacated Senate seat, the Governor can appoint someone to temporarily fill the seat until an election can be held if the state legislature grants him that power.
What happens if there is a vacancy in the House of Representatives?
the governor of the state of which a member is missing will hold an election for a new House member to fill the vacancyit would be filled by a special election called by the governor of the state affectedThe governor calls for a special election to fill the vacant spot
What are the procedures to fill the vancancy in the house of representatives?
The state has a special election.
How many candidates were involved in the special run off election in the house of representatives?
A cattus
What happens if there is a vacancy the house?
it would be filled by a special election called by the governor of the state affected
