1. The Governor shall declare vacant the office of district judge.
2. Whenever any vacancy shall occur in the office of district judge the Governor shall fill the same by granting a commission, which shall expire at the next general election by the people and upon the qualification of his or her successor, at which election a district judge shall be chosen for the balance of the unexpired term.
[Part 38:108:1866; B § 2636; BH § 1673; C § 1819; RL § 2802; NCL § 4802] + [Part 48:108:1866; B § 2646; BH § 1683; C § 1829; RL § 2812; NCL § 4812]