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The "vacancy in an elective office created by death, resignation, or other good and legal cause, arising prior to election to the office at a general or special election but arising subsequent to the certification of the ballot." Ark. Code §7-1-101(22).
Also known aselective office vacancy · office vacancy · vacancy in office · post-election vacancy · ballot-certified vacancy
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The "vacancy in an elective office created by death, resignation, or other good and legal cause, arising prior to election to the office at a general or special election but arising subsequent to the certification of the ballot." Ark. Code §7-1-101(22).
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Vacancy In Election. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/vacancy-in-election
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