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42 U.S.C. § 1973ee — Transferred
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Section 1973ee was editorially reclassified as [section 20101 of Title 52](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title52-section20101&num=0&edition=prelim), Voting and Elections.
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### Statutory Notes
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Section 1973ee was editorially reclassified as [section 20101 of Title 52](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title52-section20101&num=0&edition=prelim), Voting and Elections.
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It is the intention of Congress in enacting this chapter to promote the fundamental right to vote by improving access for handicapped and elderly individuals to registration facilities and polling places for Federal elections.
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**(a) In general** Except as provided in subsection (b), the time for holding elections in any State, District, or Territory for a Representative or Delegate to fill a vacancy, whether such vacancy is caused by a failure to elect at the time prescribed by law, or by the death, resignation, or incapacity of a person elected, may be prescribed by the laws of the several States and Territories respectively.
**(b) Special rules in extraordinary circumstances**
(1) **In general** — In extraordinary circumstances, the executive authority of any State in which a vacancy exists in its representation in the House of Representatives shall issue a writ of election to fill such vacancy by special election.
(2) **Timing of special election** — A special election held under this subsection to fill a vacancy shall take place not later than 49 days after the Speaker of the House of Representatives announces that the vacancy exists, unless, during the 75-day period which begins on the date of the announcement of the vacancy—
(A) a regularly scheduled general election for the office involved is to be held; or
(B) another special election for the office involved is to be held, pursuant to a writ for a special election issued by the chief executive of the State prior to the date of the announcement of the vacancy.
(3) **Nominations by parties** — If a special election is to be held under this subsection, the determination of the candidates who will run in such election shall be made—
(A) by nominations made not later than 10 days after the Speaker announces that the vacancy exists by the political parties of the State that are authorized by State law to nominate candidates for the election; or
(B) by any other method the State considers appropriate, including holding primar
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**(a) In general** Except as specifically provided in [section 21083(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title52-section21083/b&num=0&edition=prelim) with regard to the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ([42 U.S.C. 1973gg](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section1973gg&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) [now [52 U.S.C. 20501](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title52-section20501&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.], nothing in this chapter may be construed to authorize or require conduct prohibited under any of the following laws, or to supersede, restrict, or limit the application of such laws:
(1) The Voting Rights Act of 1965 ([42 U.S.C. 1973](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section1973&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) [now [52 U.S.C. 10301](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title52-section10301&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.].
(2) The Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act ([42 U.S.C. 1973ee](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section1973ee&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) [now [52 U.S.C. 20101](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title52-section20101&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.].
(3) The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act ([42 U.S.C. 1973ff](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section1973ff&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) [now [52 U.S.C. 20301](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title52-section20301&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.].
(4) The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ([42 U.S.C. 1973gg](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-
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TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
§§ 1973cc–21 to 1973cc–26
Section 1973cc–15, act Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 656, title II,
§ 205, 69 Stat. 588, related to use of prior post card form
for election of Members of Congress.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
EFFECTIVE DATE OF REPEAL
Repeal applicable with respect to elections taking
place after Dec. 31, 1987, see section 204 of Pub. L.
99–410, set out as an Effective Date note under section
1973ff of this title.
PART III—GENERAL PROVISIONS
§§ 1973cc–21 to 1973cc–26. Repealed. Pub. L.
99–410, title II, § 203, Aug. 28, 1986, 100 Stat.
930
Section 1973cc–21, act Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 656, title III,
§ 301, 69 Stat. 588, provided definitions of terms used in
this subchapter. See section 20310 of Title 52, Voting
and Elections.
Section 1973cc–22, act Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 656, title III,
§ 302, 69 Stat. 588, provided free postage for official post
cards, ballots, voting instructions, and envelopes. See
section 3406 of Title 39, Postal Service.
Section 1973cc–23, act Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 656, title III,
§ 303, 69 Stat. 588, related to prevention of fraud and co-
ercion.
Section 1973cc–24, act Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 656, title III,
§ 304, 69 Stat. 589, provided that acts done in good faith
do not constitute a violation of any provision of law re-
lating to elective franchise.
Section 1973cc–25, act Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 656, title III,
§ 305, 69 Stat. 589, provided that no undue influence be
used by any officer but that nothing in this subchapter
be deemed to prohibit free discussion regarding polit-
ical issues or candidates for public office. See section
609 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure.
Section 1973cc–26, act Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 656, title III,
§ 308, 69 Stat. 589, authorized appropriations as
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