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.
Fla. Stat. § 100.161
Filling vacancy of United States Senators
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Judge v. Quinn (2010)
Most recently applied in Judge v. Quinn (June 2010)
History.--s. 4, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 17, ch. 28156, 1953; s. 12, ch. 77-175.
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