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Fla. Stat. § 100.161 (2025)

Filling vacancy of United States Senators.

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100.161 Filling vacancy of United States Senators.—Should a vacancy happen in the representation of this state in the Senate of the United States, the Governor shall issue a writ of election to fill such vacancy at the next general election; and the Governor may make a temporary appointment until the vacancy is filled by election.
History.—s. 4, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 17, ch. 28156, 1953; s. 12, ch. 77-175.
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Cited in 1 case, 2010–2010 · leading case: Judge v. Quinn, 612 F.3d 537 (7th Cir. 2010).
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Judge v. Quinn, 612 F.3d 537 (7th Cir. 2010). · cites it 2× “, Fla. Stat. Ann. § 100.161 (West 2008); R.”
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