In case of a vacancy in the office of United States Senator from death, resignation or otherwise, the Governor may fill the place by appointment which shall be for the period of time intervening between the date of such appointment and January third following the next succeeding general election. But in the event any such vacancy shall occur less than one hundred days prior to any general election, the appointment shall be for the period of time intervening between the date of such appointment and January third following the second general election next succeeding. The Governor shall within five days after any such appointment order an election to be held in connection with and at the time of the general election immediately preceding the expiration date of such appointment if at the expiration of such appointment an unexpired term shall remain.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 23-552; 1952 Code Section 23-552; 1942 Code Section 2331; 1932 Code Section 2331; Civ. C. '22 Section 264; 1914 (29) 592; 1942 (42) 1520.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 19 - Special Provisions Applicable To Federal Elections
Section 7-19-10. Election of United States Senators.
Section 7-19-20. Filling vacancies in office of United States Senator.
Section 7-19-30. Election of Representatives in Congress.
Section 7-19-35. Division of state into congressional districts.
Section 7-19-45. Division of state into seven congressional districts.
Section 7-19-60. Writs of election in case State is given more representatives.
Section 7-19-70. Election of presidential electors; certificates of appointment.
Section 7-19-90. Meeting of electors; organization; balloting and certification of results.
Section 7-19-100. Disposition of certificates and lists.