§ 8-401. Time of special elections

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   (a) In general. -- A special primary election and a special general election may be held at a time other than the date of a regular primary election and a regular general election:

   (1) to fill a vacancy in the office of Representative in Congress; or

   (2) to fill a vacancy in the county council if the charter of that county provides for special elections.

(b) Time of special election. --

   (1) Special elections to fill a vacancy in the office of Representative in Congress shall be held at the time specified in Subtitle 7 of this title.

   (2) Special elections to fill vacancies in a county council shall be held as provided in the county charter.

(c) Time of special election -- United States Senate. -- An election to fill a vacancy in the office of United States Senator shall be held concurrently with a regular election as provided in Subtitle 6 of this title.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 33, § 8-401; 2002, ch. 291, § 2, 4.

                    
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