When a vacancy occurs in the state legislature, the governor, within 30 days, shall appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy. However, if the remainder of the term of the predecessor in office will expire or if a vacancy in the state senate will be filled by a special election before the legislature will next meet, convene, or reconvene, the governor may not fill the vacancy.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Chapter 40. Special Elections and Appointments
Sec. 15.40.320. Condition and time for filling vacancy by appointment.
Sec. 15.40.330. Qualification and confirmation of appointee.
Sec. 15.40.340. Date of office of appointee.
Sec. 15.40.350. Procedure upon rejection.
Sec. 15.40.360. Term of appointed representative.
Sec. 15.40.370. Conditions for full, unexpired term senate appointment.
Sec. 15.40.380. Conditions for part-term senate appointment and special election.
Sec. 15.40.390. Date of special primary election and special election.
Sec. 15.40.400. Proclamation of special primary election and special election.
Sec. 15.40.410. Term of elected senator.
Sec. 15.40.420. Selection of nominees in manner provided for general election.
Sec. 15.40.430. Designation of nominees by petition.
Sec. 15.40.440. Requirements of petition for candidates.
Sec. 15.40.470. General provision for conduct of the special primary election and special election.