In case of a vacancy in the office of United States Senator caused by death, resignation or otherwise, the Governor may appoint some qualified person to fill the vacancy who is a member of the same political party as the former Senator and was a member of that party for at least 90 days immediately preceding the creation of the vacancy, who shall hold office until the next general election and until his or her successor shall be elected and seated.
NRS 304.030
Governor to appoint qualified person upon vacancy in office
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case STATE DEMOCRATIC PARTY v. Republican Party (2011)
Most recently applied in STATE DEMOCRATIC PARTY v. Republican Party (July 2011)
(Added to NRS by 1960, 281; A 2021, 1974)
Official source: Nevada Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Nevada statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.