Proclamation for special election for Congressional representative or United States Senator -- Winner of special election to hold office for remainder of unexpired term
KRS 118.720
in effect118.720. Proclamation for special election for Congressional representative or United States Senator -- Winner of special election to hold office for remainder of unexpired term
When an election is to be held to fill a vacancy in the office of representative in Congress, or in the office of United States Senator, a proclamation therefor, in lieu of a writ of election, shall be issued and signed by the Governor and shall be directed to the proper sheriffs. The proclamation shall be published by the sheriffs as required by KRS 118.750. The candidate who is certified as the winner of the special election shall hold the position of the office of which he or she has been elected for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Effective: April 12, 2024
History: Amended 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 187, sec. 1, effective April 12, 2024. -- Amended 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 470, sec. 34, effective July 15, 1986. -- Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 130, sec. 148, effective June 21, 1974.
Source: Kentucky Legislative Research Commission (legislature.ky.gov)URL: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=54597Fetched: 10/20/2026