All 100 seats are up in every even numbered year. All 19 odd numbered seats are up in years evenly divisible by four. All 119 even numbered seats are up in even years not evenly divisible by four. When the General Assembly is not in session, the writ shall be issued by the Governor. The writ designates the election date and is sent to the sheriff or sheriffs of the proper county or counties within 35 days of the election.
Political parties nominate their candidates.
Independent petitions for nomination must be done 28 days before the election. All rights reserved.