When an election is to be held to fill a vacancy in the office of representative in Congress, or in the office of United States Senator, a proclamation therefor, in lieu of a writ of election, shall be issued and signed by the Governor and shall be directed to the proper sheriffs. The proclamation shall be published by the sheriffs as required by KRS 118.750. The candidate who is certified as the winner of the special election shall hold the position of the office of which he or she has been elected for the remainder of the unexpired term.
KRS 118.720
Amended 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 470, sec. 34, effective7/15/1986. -- Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 130, sec. 148, effective 6/21/1974.