The governor will set the date for special primary and general elections to determine who will serve the remainder of Giffords term, which expires Dec. 31.
Giffords plans to turn in her resignation to Brewer shortly after President Barack Obama s State of the Union address on Tuesday night.
Upon the Congresswoman s office being officially declared vacant, I will call a special primary and general election in order to fill the 8th Congressional District vacancy, in accordance with Arizona law, Brewer said in a statement Sunday. The winner will complete the remainder of Congresswoman Giffords term, which expires at the end of 2012.
The governor has 72 hours to set the special election after receiving Giffords resignation.
Under Arizona law, a special congressional election can only be called by the governor for that purpose. It must be held no sooner than 80 days and no later than 90 days after receiving the resignation.
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