Elections; filling vacancies in county and city governing bodies.

Summary

The bill eliminates the practice of temporarily appointing someone to a vacant seat on a county or city board and instead mandates a special election. Local officials must ask a circuit court for a writ within one day, and the court must schedule the election within 45 days, with timing adjustments if it would clash with primary or general elections. This change affects all elected officials on county and city governing bodies, ensuring voters choose replacements.

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