United States senator - vacancy, how filled.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 105.040
in effect105.040. United States senator — vacancy, how filled. — Whenever a vacancy in the office of senator of the United States from this state exists, the governor, unless otherwise provided by law, shall appoint a person to fill such vacancy, who shall continue in office until a successor shall have been duly elected and qualified according to law.
(RSMo 1939 § 11510) Prior revisions: 1929 § 10217; 1919 § 4787
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