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Election Law § 12-300 · Title 3. Representatives In Congress

Representatives in congress; election of

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§ 12-300. Representatives in congress; election of. Representatives in the house of representatives of the congress of the United States shall be chosen in the several congressional districts at the general election held in every even-numbered year. Elections to fill a vacancy for an unexpired term shall be held as provided in the public officers law.

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Law content up to date as of October 30, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/ELN12-300
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