Tennessee Statutes
§ 2-14-201 — When election required
Tennessee·Title 2
(a)If twelve (12) months or more remain prior to the next general election for members of the general assembly and the seat of a member of either house becomes vacant, a successor shall be elected pursuant to § 2-14-202(a)-
(c)by the qualified voters of the district in which the vacancy occurred. The successor shall serve the remainder of the original term.
(b)If a vacancy occurs with more than two (2) years remaining in a term in the state senate, but less than twelve (12) months prior to the next general election for members of the general assembly, then a successor shall be elected pursuant to § 2-14-202(d) by the qualified voters of the district in which the vacancy occurred. The successor shall serve the remainder of the original term.
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Legislative History
Acts 1978, ch. 923, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-2001; Acts 2000, ch. 756, § 20.
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§ 2-1-101
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Filing of required documents§ 2-1-109
Copies of documents - Certification§ 2-1-113
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