How are Senate vacancies filled here in Iowa?

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Does anyone know how Senate vacancies are filled here in Iowa? Special election? Appointment by the governor?

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1. Iowa Constitution link

Vacancies. SEC. 12. When vacancies occur in either house, the governor or the person exercising the functions of governor, shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies.

http://search.legis.state.ia.us/NXT/gateway.dll/IowaState/ISLRoot/codeandsupp/const.htm?f=templates&fn=default.htm


http://www.answers.com/topic/writ-of-election

A writ issued by a governor or other executive authority requiring that an election be held, especially a special election to fill a vacancy

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2. Personally I think all states should be election based

I must agree I like the Alaska method, a short term appointment can be made for up to ninety days while a special election is set. Of course if you are of the Governors party the idea is that you are the chosen candidate of your party and serving the short term basis allows you to be called "Senator" while campaigning. Big help I suppose.

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3. How far you can throw a cowpie out at the Fairgrounds.