§ 11242 Election Timing Requirements

• •The election must be held at least 88 days after the order.
• •It can’t be later than 125 days after the order, unless it’s combined with a regular election.
• •When combined with a regular election, the deadline extends to 180 days after the order.

A town council member resigns and the state orders a special election to fill the seat.

The town must set the election for at least 88 days but no more than 125 days after the order. If they want to run the special election at the same time as the November general election, they can wait up to 180 days after the order.