§ 163-3. Special elections.
Overview of Statute
Special elections shall be called as permitted by law and conducted in accordance with G.S. 163A-1592.
Statute
Special elections shall be called as permitted by law and conducted in accordance with G.S. 163-287.
(2013-381, s. 10.2; 2017-6, s. 3; S.L. 2018-146, ss. 3.1(a), (b).)
1. Definition for election
The term “election” means any general or special election, a first or second primary, a run-off election, or an election to fill a vacancy. The term “election” shall not include any local or statewide referendum.
2. Definition for Election
“Election” means the event in which voters cast votes in ballot items concerning proposals or candidates for office in this State or the United States. The term includes primaries, general elections, referenda, and special elections.