writ of election

noun

1. a writ by an executive authority requiring the holding of an election, especially one issued by a governor to require a special election for filling a vacancy in the representation from a state.

Example Sentences

Murphy signed a writ of election, required under state law.

From Seattle Times

Cutler’s lawsuit challenges McClinton’s authority under the state’s laws and constitution to issue the three “writs of election.”

From Washington Times

Youngkin and Lucas settled on a date and then concurrently issued separate writs of election in which each called the election.

From Washington Post

Mike DeBonis and David Weigel report: “Pennsylvania election law requires the governor to issue a writ of election within 10 days of a vacancy, with an election to follow ‘not less than sixty days’ later.

From Washington Post

Pennsylvania election law requires the governor to issue a writ of election within 10 days of a vacancy, with an election to follow “not less than sixty days” later.

From Washington Post