February 12, 2025 •
Massachusetts Special Election Scheduled

The Massachusetts House of Representatives called for a special election to be held on May 13 for District 6. Rep. Jerald Parisella declined to take the oath of office for a new term because he was appointed as an associate […]
The Massachusetts House of Representatives called for a special election to be held on May 13 for District 6. Rep. Jerald Parisella declined to take the oath of office for a new term because he was appointed as an associate justice of the District Court in November. A special primary will take place April 15.
February 7, 2025 •
Minnesota Special Election Scheduled for March 11, 2025

Gov. Tim Walz issued a writ of special election to fill the vacant seat in House District 40B following the resignation of Representative-elect Curtis Johnson after a district judge ruled the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) candidate did not meet the residency […]
Gov. Tim Walz issued a writ of special election to fill the vacant seat in House District 40B following the resignation of Representative-elect Curtis Johnson after a district judge ruled the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) candidate did not meet the residency requirement to serve the district. The special election will be held on Tuesday, March 11. If necessary, a special primary election will be held on Tuesday, February 25. The Minnesota Supreme Court canceled a previously scheduled date ruling Gov. Walz scheduled the election too soon. The decision left Republicans with a one-seat advantage in the chamber over the DFL, who were boycotting the session as a result. Wednesday evening DFL and Republican caucus leadership reached an agreement to organize the body. With a quorum for the first time, the House officially began the 2025-26 session Thursday, February 6, after a more than three-week DFL boycott and elected Republican Rep. Lisa Demuth as speaker.
January 21, 2025 •
Minnesota Supreme Court Cancels Special Election

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The Minnesota Supreme Court canceled a special election for House District 40B set for January 28. The court agreed with Republicans who claimed Gov. Walz scheduled the election too soon, ruling state law allows the governor to call a special […]
The Minnesota Supreme Court canceled a special election for House District 40B set for January 28. The court agreed with Republicans who claimed Gov. Walz scheduled the election too soon, ruling state law allows the governor to call a special election only after the legislative session begins and a vacancy is clear. Democrat Curtis Johnson won a Roseville-area seat in November but was disqualified by a judge over residency questions and declined to appeal.
The decision left Republicans with a one-seat advantage in the chamber over Democrats, who have been boycotting the session as a result. There is a separate legal dispute before the court over the legitimacy of the session convening without Democrats present. Walz has not yet set a new date for the election but stated it will now likely happen in March.
January 21, 2025 •
Pennsylvania State Representative Passed Away

Rep. Matt Gergely has passed away after suffering a medical emergency. Gergely represented Pennsylvania’s 35th district after winning a special election in 2023. A special election will be held to fill the vacancy.
Rep. Matt Gergely has passed away after suffering a medical emergency. Gergely represented Pennsylvania’s 35th district after winning a special election in 2023. A special election will be held to fill the vacancy.
January 21, 2025 •
South Carolina Representative Resigns Prompting Special Election

Rep. Will Wheeler announced his resignation three days into the new legislative session. Wheeler is a Democrat who represented District 50 and cited his reason for leaving was to take a new path in his life for the sake of […]
Rep. Will Wheeler announced his resignation three days into the new legislative session. Wheeler is a Democrat who represented District 50 and cited his reason for leaving was to take a new path in his life for the sake of his health and his family. His resignation was effective January 17 and a special election is expected to be announced in the coming days.
January 14, 2025 •
Pennsylvania Special Election Scheduled for March 25, 2025

Lt. Gov. Austin signed a writ of election for the state Senate District 36 after Sen. Ryan Aument’s resignation. The special election will be held on Tuesday, March 25. Aument resigned to become Sen. Dave McCormick’s state director.
Lt. Gov. Austin signed a writ of election for the state Senate District 36 after Sen. Ryan Aument’s resignation. The special election will be held on Tuesday, March 25. Aument resigned to become Sen. Dave McCormick’s state director.
January 10, 2025 •
Oakland City Council Sets Special Election

City Council passed a resolution calling for a special election to fill the vacancy in District 2 and the vacancy for mayor created by the most recent recall election. Mayor Shen Thao previously represented the city as mayor but left […]
City Council passed a resolution calling for a special election to fill the vacancy in District 2 and the vacancy for mayor created by the most recent recall election.
Mayor Shen Thao previously represented the city as mayor but left following his recall in last year’s election.
Former city council member Nikki Fortunato Bas was elected to the county board of supervisors leaving District 2 vacant.
The special election to fill these vacancies will be held April 15.
January 6, 2025 •
Second Minnesota Special Election Scheduled for January 28, 2025

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Gov. Tim Walz issued the second writ of special election within a week to fill the vacancy in Senate District 60 created by the death of Senator Kari Dziedzic. The special election will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, […]
Gov. Tim Walz issued the second writ of special election within a week to fill the vacancy in Senate District 60 created by the death of Senator Kari Dziedzic.
The special election will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, along with the special election for House District 40B.
Due to the number of candidates running, a special primary election will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.
After the party decided to back one candidate for the vacancy in House District 40B, all other candidates withdrew so there will be no special primary for House District 40B.
January 3, 2025 •
Alabama To Hold Special Election for Senate District 5

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A special primary election will be held March 11 for the state Senate District 5 seat. If necessary, a special primary runoff election will be held April 8 and the special general election is scheduled for June 24. This election […]
A special primary election will be held March 11 for the state Senate District 5 seat.
If necessary, a special primary runoff election will be held April 8 and the special general election is scheduled for June 24.
This election is the result of Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed vacating his seat following appointment to a senior advisor position with the Alabama Department of Workforce.
January 3, 2025 •
Irvine City Council Calls For Special Election

City Council passed a resolution calling for a special election to fill the vacancy in District 5. Mayor Larry Agran previously represented District 5 but left following his election as mayor. The special election will be held April 15.
City Council passed a resolution calling for a special election to fill the vacancy in District 5.
Mayor Larry Agran previously represented District 5 but left following his election as mayor.
The special election will be held April 15.
January 3, 2025 •
Fresno City Council Calls For Special Election

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The city council passed a resolution calling for a special election to fill the vacancy left by Councilmember Luis Chavez. Chavez will be leaving the position following his election to the Fresno County Board of Supervisors. A few candidates have […]
The city council passed a resolution calling for a special election to fill the vacancy left by Councilmember Luis Chavez.
Chavez will be leaving the position following his election to the Fresno County Board of Supervisors.
A few candidates have already declared their intentions of running for the vacant council seat, including Chavez’s wife, Elizabeth Jonasson Rosas, who is a current Fresno Unified Trustee.
The special primary election will be held March 18, 2025.
December 30, 2024 •
Minnesota Special Election Scheduled for January 28, 2025

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Gov. Tim Walz issued a writ of special election to fill the vacant seat in House District 40B following the resignation of Representative-elect Curtis Johnson. The special election will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. If necessary, a special […]
Gov. Tim Walz issued a writ of special election to fill the vacant seat in House District 40B following the resignation of Representative-elect Curtis Johnson.
The special election will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
If necessary, a special primary election will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.
Johnson won the seat by more than 30% at the Nov. 5 election, but a district judge ruled last Friday the DFL candidate did not meet the residency requirement to serve the district.
December 26, 2024 •
Iowa Special Election Scheduled for January 28, 2025

Gov. Kim Reynolds called a special election for January 28, 2025, to fill the Senate District 35 vacancy caused by the resignation of Sen. Chris Cournoyer. Cournoyer resigned effective December 16 when Gov. Reynolds appointed her lieutenant governor.
Gov. Kim Reynolds called a special election for January 28, 2025, to fill the Senate District 35 vacancy caused by the resignation of Sen. Chris Cournoyer.
Cournoyer resigned effective December 16 when Gov. Reynolds appointed her lieutenant governor.
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.
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