Requires special elections to fill vacancies in statewide elected offices other than U.S. Senator

SB 335 requires special elections to fill vacancies in statewide elected offices (such as governor, attorney general, or state treasurer) when a seat becomes empty before the next regular election. It does not apply to vacancies in the U.S. Senate. The bill mandates that voters in the affected state district or statewide must elect a replacement through a special election, rather than having the position filled by appointment. This directly affects residents in the state where a vacancy occurs and ensures elected officials are chosen by the public, not appointed officials. The policy change clarifies the process for filling vacancies in key state roles.