Chapter 9, Part 2 · Art. 139
Death before assuming office
- If the President-elect dies before assuming office, the Deputy President-elect is sworn in as acting President, and a fresh election is held within 60 days.
Art. 139(1)
(1) If a President-elect dies after being declared elected as President, but before assuming office— (a) the Deputy President-elect shall be sworn in as acting President on the date on which the President-elect would otherwise have been sworn-in; and (b) a fresh election to the office of President shall be held within sixty days after the death of the President-elect.
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- If the President-elect dies before taking office, the Deputy takes over and a new election is held.
Art. 139(1)
(1) If a President-elect dies after being declared elected as President, but before assuming office— (a) the Deputy President-elect shall be sworn in as acting President on the date on which the President-elect would otherwise have been sworn-in; and (b) a fresh election to the office of President shall be held within sixty days after the death of the President-elect.
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