The Governor must give notice of an election of a senator for a full term in the same manner and at the same time that he gives notice of the election of members of the House of Representatives in Congress and must give notice of a special election to elect a senator for an unexpired term in the same manner and for the same time as is prescribed for special elections to fill a vacancy in the office of members of the House of Representatives in Congress.
Ala. Code § 36-9-9 (1975)