# Mo. Rev. Stat. § 105.040: 105.040 United States senator — vacancy, how filled

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mo. Rev. Stat. § 105.040
- **Heading:** 105.040 United States senator — vacancy, how filled
- **Jurisdiction:** Missouri
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MO Code / Chapter 105 / Section 105.040

## Text

105.040. United States senator — vacancy, how filled. — Whenever a vacancy in the office of senator of the United States from this state exists, the governor, unless otherwise provided by law, shall appoint a person to fill such vacancy, who shall continue in office until a successor shall have been duly elected and qualified according to law.

(RSMo 1939 § 11510) Prior revisions: 1929 § 10217; 1919 § 4787

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