Constitution of the State of Georgia

Article V. EXECUTIVE BRANCH · Article V. EXECUTIVE BRANCH · Section II. DUTIES AND POWERS OF GOVERNOR

Art. V, Sec. II, Para. V. Writs of election.

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The Governor shall issue writs of election to fill all vacancies that may occur in the Senate and in the House of Representatives.

The notes below are printed with the section but are not enacted law (O.C.G.A. § 1-1-1(c)). They are shown apart from the text.

Cross references

Vacancies in office generally, Ch. 5, T. 45.

Other notes

1976 Constitution.: Art. V, Sec. II, Para. III.

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