If the vacancy is for an unexpired senate term of more than two years and five full calendar months, the governor shall call a special primary election and a special election by proclamation and the appointment shall expire on the date the state senate first convenes or reconvenes following the certification of the results of the special election by the director.
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.