§ 22-18-105 — Filling vacancy of congressman; whether filled at general or special election

If the vacancy in the office of representative in congress
occurs within six (6) months prior to the next general election,
the vacancy shall be filled at the general election. Otherwise
the special election shall occur on the Tuesday following the
eighty-ninth day after the vacancy occurs, unless that Tuesday
falls on a full legal holiday in which case the election shall
occur on the next Tuesday which is not a full legal holiday.
The governor shall declare the vacancy and issue the writ of
election within five (5) days after the vacancy occurs.