Sec. 8. Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of judge the governor shall appoint in the manner provided by law a qualified person to fill the vacancy until a successor is elected and qualified. The successor shall be elected for a six year term at the next general election occurring more than one year after the appointment.
M. S. A. Const. Art. 6, § 8, MN CONST Art. 6, § 8
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