When a special election is found necessary to fill a vacancy, the date of the primary election shall be
fixed at the same time and in the same manner as that of the election, by the authority calling such
special election. The primary election shall be held at least fifteen days prior to the time fixed for
such special election. Declaration of candidacy and certificates for such primary shall be filed and
fees shall be paid at least ten days before the date for holding such primary election.
A primary election preceding a special election to fill a vacancy in an office shall be eliminated if no
valid declaration of candidacy is filed for such office, or if the number of persons filing such
declarations of candidacy as candidates of one political party does not exceed the number of
candidates which such political party is entitled to nominate for election to such office.
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