Delaware SB264 proposes an amendment to the Delaware Constitution regarding the filling of a vacancy in the office of the Lieutenant Governor.
Delaware SB264 proposes an amendment to Article III of the Delaware Constitution to address the process for filling a vacancy in the office of the Lieutenant Governor. The amendment specifies that if a vacancy occurs, the Governor must issue a writ of election within 10 days. However, if the vacancy happens during the period between a general election and the start of the Lieutenant Governor's term, no election will be held. Instead, the individual chosen in the next general election will serve the remainder of the term.
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