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writ of election

American  

noun

  1. a writ by an executive authority requiring the holding of an election, especially one issued by a governor to require a special election for filling a vacancy in the representation from a state.


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Murphy signed a writ of election, required under state law.

From Seattle Times • May 3, 2024

Voters will choose former Republican Del. Jeff Campbell’s successor in the 6th House District on Aug. 29, according to the writ of election signed by Youngkin.

From Washington Times • Aug. 4, 2023

Mike DeBonis and David Weigel report: “Pennsylvania election law requires the governor to issue a writ of election within 10 days of a vacancy, with an election to follow ‘not less than sixty days’ later.

From Washington Post • Apr. 18, 2018

Once Parliament has been dissolved, a writ of election is issued for each constituency formally announcing the poll.

From BBC • May 6, 2015

Sir Ralph turned his stately grey head to the light, put on his gold spectacles, and began to read the writ of election.

From John Halifax, Gentleman by Craik, Dinah Maria Mulock

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