Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 304 - Election of United States Senators and Representatives
NRS 304.030 - Governor to appoint qualified person upon vacancy in office. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Governor to appoint qualified person upon vacancy in office. [Effective January 1, 2022.]

In case of a vacancy in the office of United States Senator caused by death, resignation or otherwise, the Governor may appoint some qualified person to fill the vacancy, who shall hold office until the next general election and until his or her successor shall be elected and seated.
(Added to NRS by 1960, 281)
In case of a vacancy in the office of United States Senator caused by death, resignation or otherwise, the Governor may appoint some qualified person to fill the vacancy who is a member of the same political party as the former Senator and was a member of that party for at least 90 days immediately preceding the creation of the vacancy, who shall hold office until the next general election and until his or her successor shall be elected and seated.
(Added to NRS by 1960, 281; A 2021, 1974, effective January 1, 2022)

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Nevada Revised Statutes

Chapter 304 - Election of United States Senators and Representatives

NRS 304.010 - Nomination and election.

NRS 304.030 - Governor to appoint qualified person upon vacancy in office. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Governor to appoint qualified person upon vacancy in office. [Effective January 1, 2022.]

NRS 304.040 - Nomination of candidates; exception. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Nomination of candidates; exception. [Effective January 1, 2022.]

NRS 304.050 - Election.

NRS 304.060 - Definitions.

NRS 304.065 - Certain population counts involving state inmates must be used for apportionment of congressional districts.

NRS 304.070 - Copies of maps of congressional districts: Duties of Director of Legislative Counsel Bureau.