Special Elections

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This is Article 5 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Special Elections.” It is part of Chapter 6 “The Election”, which is part of Title 24.2 “Elections”.

It’s comprised of the following 8 sections.

§ 24.2-681	How special elections superintended and determined
§ 24.2-682	Times for special elections
§ 24.2-683	Writ for special election to fill a vacancy
§ 24.2-684	How referendum elections called and held, and the results ascertained and certified
§ 24.2-684.1	Requirements for voter petitions to call for referendum elections
§ 24.2-685	Special elections; request for abolition of constitutional offices
§ 24.2-686	Special elections; petition and referendum requirements; abolition of constitutional office by change in form of government
§ 24.2-687	Authorization for distribution of information on referendum elections