If the governor receives any resignation or notice of vacancy, or if he is satisfied of the death of any member of either house, during the recess, he shall, without delay, issue a writ of election to supply the vacancy.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 21.110
Governor shall issue writs of election, when
Effective: 28 Aug 1957; (RSMo 1939 § 12859, A.L. 1957 p. 595); Prior revisions: 1929 § 11234; 1919 § 7109; 1909 § 8108
Official source: Missouri Revisor of Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Missouri statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.