March 3, 2016 •
Louisiana House District 29 Special Primary Scheduled for April 9
On April 9, 2016, a special primary election will be held for the Louisiana House District 29 seat, which has been left vacant by the death of Rep. Ronnie Edwards on February 24. If no candidate receives a majority of […]
On April 9, 2016, a special primary election will be held for the Louisiana House District 29 seat, which has been left vacant by the death of Rep. Ronnie Edwards on February 24.
If no candidate receives a majority of the votes in the special primary election, a special runoff election will be held on May 14, 2016.
February 22, 2016 •
Special Election Dates Set in New Mexico
Gov. Susana Martinez has set a date for a special election to replace interim Secretary of State Brad Winter. Winter, who was appointed to the position following the resignation of former Secretary Dianna Duran, declined to seek election to the […]
Gov. Susana Martinez has set a date for a special election to replace interim Secretary of State Brad Winter. Winter, who was appointed to the position following the resignation of former Secretary Dianna Duran, declined to seek election to the remainder of the four-year term.
A special primary election will be held June 7, 2016. The special general election is scheduled for November 8, 2016.
February 22, 2016 •
Special Election Called in Michigan
Gov. Snyder has called a special election to fill the vacancy in House District 28 following the appointment of State Rep. Derek Miller as the Macomb County Treasurer. The special primary election will be held on August 2, with the […]
Gov. Snyder has called a special election to fill the vacancy in House District 28 following the appointment of State Rep. Derek Miller as the Macomb County Treasurer. The special primary election will be held on August 2, with the special general election slated for November 8. Both special elections align with the primary and general election dates for the current election cycle.
The special election is for a term running through January 1, 2017. Candidates are able to run for the term expiring on January 1, 2017 as well as the full term after.
February 8, 2016 •
Special Elections for Texas House Seats to Be Held May 7
On February 3, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a special election will be held on May 7 for Texas House District 120. The winner will serve the remainder of the term for the seat left vacant by Ruth Jones McClendon, […]
On February 3, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a special election will be held on May 7 for Texas House District 120. The winner will serve the remainder of the term for the seat left vacant by Ruth Jones McClendon, who resigned on January 31.
A special election will also be held on the same date for House District 139 to serve the unexpired term left vacant by Sylvester Turner, who became the mayor of Houston on January 2.
The special elections join the state’s May uniform election date.
Photo of Ruth Jones McClendon courtesy of the Texas House of Representatives website.
February 5, 2016 •
Special Election Set for South Carolina Senate Seat
A special election will be held May 17 for South Carolina State Senate District 4. If necessary, a primary election will take place on March 22, and a primary runoff will take place on April 5. The seat was left […]
A special election will be held May 17 for South Carolina State Senate District 4. If necessary, a primary election will take place on March 22, and a primary runoff will take place on April 5.
The seat was left vacant following the death of William O’Dell on January 7, 2016.
February 4, 2016 •
Special Election Set in Maine for Open Seat in District 32
Following the resignation of State Sen. David Dutremble, Gov. LePage has set a date for a special election to fill the empty District 32 seat. The special election will be held on March 29. Democrats, Republicans, and members of the […]
Following the resignation of State Sen. David Dutremble, Gov. LePage has set a date for a special election to fill the empty District 32 seat. The special election will be held on March 29.
Democrats, Republicans, and members of the Green party must hold caucuses to name a candidate by February 16.
February 1, 2016 •
Special Election Dates Announced for Massachusetts 10th Essex Representative District
A special election for the Massachusetts 10th Essex Representative District has been called to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Rep. Robert F. Fennell. The Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin announced the special primary […]
A special election for the Massachusetts 10th Essex Representative District has been called to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Rep. Robert F. Fennell. The Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin announced the special primary election will be held on April 12. The general election will follow on May 10.
January 29, 2016 •
Special Election to be Called in Maine
State Senator David Dutremble has announced his resignation from the senate after serving there for the past four years. Dutremble cited the demands of splitting his time between working as a firefighter and senator as the primary reason for his […]
State Senator David Dutremble has announced his resignation from the senate after serving there for the past four years. Dutremble cited the demands of splitting his time between working as a firefighter and senator as the primary reason for his resignation.
Governor LePage will call for a special election to fill the senate seat, but has not yet announced a date.
January 12, 2016 •
Special Election Expected Following Death of South Carolina State Senator
South Carolina Sen. Billy O’Dell died of a heart attack at the age of 77. The fiscally liberal Republican was due to file for reelection in March 2016 for an eighth term in office. Pending senate notification, the South Carolina […]
South Carolina Sen. Billy O’Dell died of a heart attack at the age of 77. The fiscally liberal Republican was due to file for reelection in March 2016 for an eighth term in office.
Pending senate notification, the South Carolina Election Commission will set a special election date. There is expected to be a March 22 primary, followed by an April 5 runoff, if necessary, and a May 17 general election. The special election would usually be held on May 10 but state offices will be closed in celebration of Confederate Memorial Day.
Photo of Sen. Billy O’Dell courtesy of the South Carolina Senate website.
January 12, 2016 •
California Special Election Slated for April 5, 2016
Gov. Jerry Brown has called a special election for April 5, 2016, to fill a vacancy in the 31st District. Rep. Henry Perea vacated his seat in December of 2015. Perea’s term was expiring in December 2016. Therefore, the candidate […]
Gov. Jerry Brown has called a special election for April 5, 2016, to fill a vacancy in the 31st District. Rep. Henry Perea vacated his seat in December of 2015.
Perea’s term was expiring in December 2016. Therefore, the candidate elected in the special election will serve the remainder of Perea’s term while running for re-election in the regularly scheduled general election on November 8, 2016.
January 7, 2016 •
Juneau to Hold Special Election on March 15
The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly voted to call for a special election to elect a mayor for the remainder of the current term. Deputy Mayor Mary Becker stepped in to the role in November following the passing of […]
The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly voted to call for a special election to elect a mayor for the remainder of the current term. Deputy Mayor Mary Becker stepped in to the role in November following the passing of Mayor Greg Fisk. The special election will be held Tuesday, March 15. Because Becker was serving as Assemblymember for District 1 when she became mayor, there is now a vacant seat on the Assembly.
Interested applicants for the seat will be interviewed during a Special Assembly meeting on Monday, January 11. On Tuesday, January 12, the Assembly will hold a Special Assembly Meeting with the Juneau Legislative Delegation and will conduct a public hearing followed by Assembly action regarding appointment to the vacant District 1 seat.
December 1, 2015 •
Special Election Set for Minnesota House District 50B
A special election has been set on February 9, 2016, to replace Representative Ann Lenczewski. Lenczewski, who represented District 50B, is leaving at the end of the year to take a government relations job. If a special primary election is […]
A special election has been set on February 9, 2016, to replace Representative Ann Lenczewski. Lenczewski, who represented District 50B, is leaving at the end of the year to take a government relations job.
If a special primary election is necessary, it will be held on January 12. The special election to replace Lenczewski will fall on the same day as a special election for Senate District 35, filling the vacant seat after the resignation of state Senator Branden Petersen.
November 24, 2015 •
New York City Councilwoman Announces Resignation
Councilwoman Maria Carmen del Arroyo has announced her plans to resign from the position effective December 31, 2015. Arroyo released a statement citing “pressing family needs” as her reason for stepping down, but it has been reported that the move […]
Councilwoman Maria Carmen del Arroyo has announced her plans to resign from the position effective December 31, 2015. Arroyo released a statement citing “pressing family needs” as her reason for stepping down, but it has been reported that the move has been made for a potential jump to the private sector.
Arroyo’s resignation will trigger a special election for the open seat. Mayor Bill de Blasio will have until three days after the vacancy to declare a date for a special election.
November 16, 2015 •
Special Election Set in Alabama
Following the death of Rep. Lesley Vance, a special election will be held to fill a vacant seat for Alabama House District 80. A special primary election will be held on January 19, with a special general election to be […]
Following the death of Rep. Lesley Vance, a special election will be held to fill a vacant seat for Alabama House District 80.
A special primary election will be held on January 19, with a special general election to be held on April 12, 2016.
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