The county board of each of such counties shall forthwith after the receipt of a copy of such writ cause the same to be published at least once in at least two newspapers printed and published in the county, if so many there be, not less than 45 days prior to the primary, general, or special election.
The publication of the writs shall be at the expense of the State if the election shall be held to fill a vacancy in the representation of the State in the United States Senate or in the House of Representatives.
Amended 1981, c.429, s.5; 1988,c.126,s.5; 2025, c.275, s.5.