A special election is being held in Montana on May 25 to fill a vacant seat in the House of Representatives.
On what date would the winner take office?
I haven't seen this information in any news articles about the election.
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Sign up to join this communityA special election is being held in Montana on May 25 to fill a vacant seat in the House of Representatives.
On what date would the winner take office?
I haven't seen this information in any news articles about the election.
The winner will take office once the vote is certified, according to Montana's state law.
(4) (a) (i) The governor may make a temporary appointment to fill a vacancy until the election to fill the vacancy is held.
(ii) (A) If the vacancy is subject to the provisions of subsection (3)(b), the governor may make a temporary appointment until the results of the regularly scheduled general election are certified.
(emphasis mine)