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Statutes > Maine > Title21a > Title21-Ach5sec0 > Title21-Asec392Title 21-A: ELECTIONS
Chapter 5: NOMINATIONS
Subchapter 3: VACANCIES
Article 4: FEDERAL OFFICIALS
§392. Representatives to Congress
When there is a vacancy in the office of Representative to Congress, the Governor shall issue a proclamation declaring the vacancy and ordering a special primary election followed by a special election to fill the vacancy as provided in section 366. [1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
1. Congress in session. If Congress is in session, the elections must be held as soon as reasonably possible. If Congress is not in session, the elections must be held before the next regular or called session.
[ 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW) .]
SECTION HISTORY
1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).
