December 16, 2024 •
Prince George’s County Holds Special Election for Council Chair
Prince George’s County will hold another special election to fill an open County Council seat. This election is to replace U.S. Senator-elect Alsobrooks and will be expedited due to the fact the county has gone almost a full year with […]
Prince George’s County will hold another special election to fill an open County Council seat.
This election is to replace U.S. Senator-elect Alsobrooks and will be expedited due to the fact the county has gone almost a full year with a 5-5 split, which has caused significant delays in budgetary and legislative proceedings.
The special primary election will be held on March 4, 2025, and the special general election will be held on May 27, 2025.
December 12, 2024 •
California Governor Sets Date For Special Election
Gov. Gavin Newsom released a proclamation declaring that a special election will be held next year for Senate District 36 and Assembly District 32. The seat for Assembly District 32 was vacated by Republican Vince Fong after winning a seat […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom released a proclamation declaring that a special election will be held next year for Senate District 36 and Assembly District 32.
The seat for Assembly District 32 was vacated by Republican Vince Fong after winning a seat for congress and replacing former speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy.
The seat for Senate District 36 had been vacated after Republican Janet Nguyen was elected to the Orange County Board of Supervisors.
The special primary election for these seats will be held on February 25, 2025.
The special general election will be held on April 29, 2025.
November 27, 2024 •
Florida to Hold Special Election for Congressional Seats
A special primary election will be held January 28 for Florida’s congressional House district 1 and House district 6. This will be followed by a special general election on April 1. These elections are the result of Rep. Matt Gaetz […]
A special primary election will be held January 28 for Florida’s congressional House district 1 and House district 6.
This will be followed by a special general election on April 1.
These elections are the result of Rep. Matt Gaetz and Rep. Mike Waltz being tapped for positions in the new administration.
Both seats have candidates that have been endorsed by President-elect Donald Trump and those endorsed are favored to win.
August 6, 2024 •
Texas Governor Sets Special Election
Gov. Greg Abbott has set a special election to fill the seat left open by U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee. Rep. Jackson Lee passed away on July 19 due to pancreatic cancer. She was one of the longest serving members […]
Gov. Greg Abbott has set a special election to fill the seat left open by U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee.
Rep. Jackson Lee passed away on July 19 due to pancreatic cancer.
She was one of the longest serving members of the Texas congressional delegation and served the 18th congressional district.
The election has been set to coincide with the November 5, general election.
The winner will fill the seat for the remainder of the term.
July 9, 2024 •
Prince George’s County To Hold Special Primary for County Council
A special election has been called for August 6 to replace At-Large Councilmember Mel Franklin, who resigned in June. Thirteen candidates have announced their registration to run. This primary will include both Democrat and Republican candidates and the winners of […]
A special election has been called for August 6 to replace At-Large Councilmember Mel Franklin, who resigned in June.
Thirteen candidates have announced their registration to run.
This primary will include both Democrat and Republican candidates and the winners of the primary will be added to the general election ballot on November 5.
The winner will serve the remaining two years in Franklin’s term.
June 7, 2024 •
Minnesota Special Election Triggered
A special election for Senate District 45 will take place on the day of the general election, November 5. Sen. Kelly Morrison, Assistant Majority Leader, announced Thursday she is resigning her seat to launch her bid to represent Minnesota’s 3rd […]
A special election for Senate District 45 will take place on the day of the general election, November 5.
Sen. Kelly Morrison, Assistant Majority Leader, announced Thursday she is resigning her seat to launch her bid to represent Minnesota’s 3rd Congressional District.
The vacancy triggers a special election putting Democrats’ one-seat Senate majority in play this November.
March 20, 2024 •
Alabama Special Election Scheduled
State Rep. John Rogers resigned from his House District 52 seat on March 13 after pleading guilty to federal conspiracy and obstruction of justice charges related to a grant program. A special primary election for House District 52 will be […]
State Rep. John Rogers resigned from his House District 52 seat on March 13 after pleading guilty to federal conspiracy and obstruction of justice charges related to a grant program.
A special primary election for House District 52 will be held on June 18 and a runoff on July 16, if necessary.
The general election is set for October 1.
February 21, 2024 •
Georgia Special Election Scheduled
A special election will be held on April 9 to fill the vacancy in House District 139 due to the death of Rep. Richard Smith in January. A runoff is scheduled for May 7, if necessary.
A special election will be held on April 9 to fill the vacancy in House District 139 due to the death of Rep. Richard Smith in January.
A runoff is scheduled for May 7, if necessary.
February 16, 2024 •
New York Special Election Scheduled
Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a proclamation ordering a special election to fill the vacancy in the U.S. House of Representatives District 26 for the unexpired term of Rep. Brian Higgins. The special election will be held on April 30. Higgins, […]
Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a proclamation ordering a special election to fill the vacancy in the U.S. House of Representatives District 26 for the unexpired term of Rep. Brian Higgins.
The special election will be held on April 30.
Higgins, who announced his resignation citing frustrations about the growing dysfunction in Congress, will become president of Shea’s Performing Arts Center.
U.S. House District 26 covers parts of Erie and Niagara counties in western New York.
January 19, 2024 •
New York Special Election Announced
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a special election will be held on Tuesday, February 13 to fill the vacancy in the 77th Assembly District. The vacancy was created when Rep. Latoya Joyner resigned to pursue a different professional opportunity. The winner […]
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a special election will be held on Tuesday, February 13 to fill the vacancy in the 77th Assembly District.
The vacancy was created when Rep. Latoya Joyner resigned to pursue a different professional opportunity.
The winner of this election will serve the remainder of Joyner’s term ending in the fall.
January 15, 2024 •
Georgia Special Election Scheduled for Senate District 30
A special election has been scheduled on February 13 for state Senate District 30. The vacancy is due to the resignation of Sen. Mike Dugan, who is running for Congress. A runoff, if needed, will be held on March 12.
A special election has been scheduled on February 13 for state Senate District 30.
The vacancy is due to the resignation of Sen. Mike Dugan, who is running for Congress.
A runoff, if needed, will be held on March 12.
January 5, 2024 •
Ohio Special Congressional Election Dates Announced
Gov. Mike DeWine announced special election dates for the 6th Congressional District seat. U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson is vacating the seat on January 21 to become the president of Youngstown State University. A partisan primary is scheduled alongside the state […]
Gov. Mike DeWine announced special election dates for the 6th Congressional District seat.
U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson is vacating the seat on January 21 to become the president of Youngstown State University.
A partisan primary is scheduled alongside the state primary election for March 19, with a separate general election scheduled for June 11.
December 18, 2023 •
Virginia to Hold Special Election for Vacated House Seat
Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced a special election to fill the newly created District 48 seat in the House of Delegates. After being reelected just over a month ago, Del. Les Adams noted the reason for his resignation was to make […]
Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced a special election to fill the newly created District 48 seat in the House of Delegates.
After being reelected just over a month ago, Del. Les Adams noted the reason for his resignation was to make himself available for another position of service.
The special election will be held on January 9, 2024.
December 11, 2023 •
Connecticut to Hold Special Election January 23
On January 23, 2024, a special election will be held to fill a vacant seat for the 115th Assembly District of the Connecticut House of Representatives. Gov. Ned Lamont formerly announced the special election on December 8 in order to […]
On January 23, 2024, a special election will be held to fill a vacant seat for the 115th Assembly District of the Connecticut House of Representatives.
Gov. Ned Lamont formerly announced the special election on December 8 in order to fill the seat vacated by Dorinda Borer.
Borer resigned on December 2 and was inaugurated as the newly elected mayor of West Haven on December 3.
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