How is a vacant House seat filled?
A vacant House seat is filled by a special election that the state's governor calls.
Short AnswerThe state's governor calls a special election
Explanation
How Congress WorksArticle I, Section 2 says the state's executive shall issue writs of election to fill House vacancies. Unlike the Senate, there are no appointed representatives.
Source
- U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section 2, Clause 4 ↗
When vacancies happen in the Representation from any State, the Executive Authority thereof shall issue Writs of Election to fill such Vacancies.
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