New Jersey § 19:27-4 Writ of election

New Jersey Statutes

§ 19:27-4 — Writ of election

New Jersey § 19:27-4

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N.J. Stat. Ann. § 19:27-4 (2026).

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19:27-4. When any vacancy happens in the representation of this State in the United States Senate or in the House of Representatives, the Governor shall issue a writ of election to fill the same unless the term of service of the person whose office shall become vacant will expire within six months next after the happening of the vacancy and except as hereinafter provided. Amended 1948, c.438, s.9; 1981, c.429, s.2; 1988,c.126,s.2.

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19:27-4. When any vacancy happens in the representation of this State in the United States Senate or in the House of Representatives, the Governor shall issue a writ of election to fill the same unless the term of service of the person whose office shall become vacant will expire within six months next after the happening of the vacancy and except as hereinafter provided. Amended 1948, c.438, s.9; 1981, c.429, s.2; 1988,c.126,s.2.