Daly v. Chapman

The problem in this case can be stated briefly. A vacancy occurred in the office of the Secretary of State in early 1975. The Governor appointed the Honorable Bruce K. Chapman to fill the vacancy. A general election will be held in November 1975 and a primary election in September 1975. The question is: does the appointee serve the full unexpired term or is the office to be filled by election for the balance of the unexpired term in the 1975 elections?

An order of this court dated July 24, 1975, has directed respondent to accept filings and a supplemental order dated August 12, 1975, has…