April 24, 2023 •
Tennessee Special Election Dates Set
After the expulsion and reappointment of Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, the elections for House districts 52 and 86 have been established. The special primary election will take place June 15 and the special general election will be held August […]
After the expulsion and reappointment of Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, the elections for House districts 52 and 86 have been established.
The special primary election will take place June 15 and the special general election will be held August 3.
April 17, 2023 •
State Representative Justin Jones and Justin Pearson Reappointed
The Nashville Metropolitan Council voted unanimously 36-0 to reappoint State Rep. Justin Jones to the House District 52 seat. The Shelby County Board of Commissioners also voted unanimously to reappoint State Rep. Justin Pearson to House District 86 seat. Jones […]
The Nashville Metropolitan Council voted unanimously 36-0 to reappoint State Rep. Justin Jones to the House District 52 seat.
The Shelby County Board of Commissioners also voted unanimously to reappoint State Rep. Justin Pearson to House District 86 seat.
Jones and Pearson were expelled from the House on April 7 following a protest on the House floor.
Jones and Pearson will serve as interim representatives until the special elections for their seats are held.
April 3, 2023 •
Special Congressional Election Scheduled in Rhode Island
A special election has been scheduled to fill the upcoming vacancy in the state’s 1st Congressional District. The seat will become vacant when Rep. David Cicilline’s resignation takes effect on June 1. A primary election will be held on September […]
A special election has been scheduled to fill the upcoming vacancy in the state’s 1st Congressional District.
The seat will become vacant when Rep. David Cicilline’s resignation takes effect on June 1.
A primary election will be held on September 5, followed by a general election on November 7.
The winner of the special election will serve the remainder of the term set to expire on January 3, 2025.
March 29, 2023 •
Ohio Bill Would Permit Special Elections in August
State senators Rob McColley and Theresa Gavarone introduced Senate Bill 92, a bill to permit special elections to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in August under any of the following circumstances: For the purpose of […]
State senators Rob McColley and Theresa Gavarone introduced Senate Bill 92, a bill to permit special elections to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in August under any of the following circumstances:
- For the purpose of submitting a statewide ballot issue to the voters under Section 1 of Article XVI, Ohio Constitution
- When a primary election is required preceding a special election to fill a vacancy in an office
- For the election of a party candidate for U.S. Congress due to the withdrawal, disqualification, or death of a congressional candidate prior to the 19th day before the day of the general election.
August elections for these purposes were eliminated by a law passed in 2021.
March 21, 2023 •
Special Election Scheduled in Maine
A special election has been scheduled for June 13 to fill a vacant state representative seat in Maine House District 45. The seat became vacant when Rep. Clinton Collamore resigned last month after being indicted on charges related to violations […]
A special election has been scheduled for June 13 to fill a vacant state representative seat in Maine House District 45.
The seat became vacant when Rep. Clinton Collamore resigned last month after being indicted on charges related to violations of the state’s Clean Election Act.
The winner of the special election will serve the remainder of the term set to expire at the end of 2024.
March 9, 2023 •
Bismarck City Commissioner Resigns
Bismark, North Dakota City Commissioner Mark Splonskowski is resigning effective March 20, due to conflicts of interest when he assumes the Burleigh County auditor/treasurer position in April. Sponkowski was elected to the county post in November. The city commission will […]
Bismark, North Dakota City Commissioner Mark Splonskowski is resigning effective March 20, due to conflicts of interest when he assumes the Burleigh County auditor/treasurer position in April.
Sponkowski was elected to the county post in November.
The city commission will vote at the March 14 meeting on whether to have a special election to fill his seat or appoint someone to serve out the remainder of the term.
March 9, 2023 •
Special Election Scheduled in Pennsylvania
A special election has been scheduled for May 16 to fill a vacant state representative seat in House District 108. The seat became vacant when current state Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver won the January 31 special election for the Senate […]
A special election has been scheduled for May 16 to fill a vacant state representative seat in House District 108.
The seat became vacant when current state Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver won the January 31 special election for the Senate District 27 seat.
The winner of the special election will serve the remainder of the term set to expire at the end of 2024.
March 8, 2023 •
Virginia Special Election Has Been Scheduled
Virginia Senate District 9 will have a vacancy created due to state Sen. Jennifer McClellan’s election to the U.S. House of Representatives. The Richmond Democrat has indicated she intends to resign on March 7. Virginia’s 9th Senate District is composed […]
Virginia Senate District 9 will have a vacancy created due to state Sen. Jennifer McClellan’s election to the U.S. House of Representatives.
The Richmond Democrat has indicated she intends to resign on March 7.
Virginia’s 9th Senate District is composed of Charles City County, portions of Hanover and Henrico counties, and parts of Richmond.
The special election has been set for March 28.
February 10, 2023 •
Provincial Byelection for Quebec Electoral District of Saint-Henri–Sainte-Anne to be Held March 13
On March 13, a provincial byelection will be held in the electoral division of Saint-Henri–Sainte-Anne for the Quebec National Assembly. The election will be held to fill the vacant seat of former Member of the National Assembly Dominique Anglade, the […]
On March 13, a provincial byelection will be held in the electoral division of Saint-Henri–Sainte-Anne for the Quebec National Assembly.
The election will be held to fill the vacant seat of former Member of the National Assembly Dominique Anglade, the former leader of the Quebec Liberal Party .
Anglade resigned on December 1 of last year.
The byelection was announced by Premier François Legault on February 6.
January 25, 2023 •
Georgia Governor Sets Special Election
Rep. Mike Glanton resigned this past week after serving 14 years in the state House. Glanton was a Democrat who represented House District 75, which consists of Clayton County. Gov. Brian Kemp set the special election for March 21. A […]
Rep. Mike Glanton resigned this past week after serving 14 years in the state House.
Glanton was a Democrat who represented House District 75, which consists of Clayton County.
Gov. Brian Kemp set the special election for March 21. A runoff will be scheduled if necessary.
January 17, 2023 •
Special Elections Scheduled in Connecticut
Three special elections have been scheduled for February 28, to fill vacant seats in the state’s Assembly District 6, 100, and 148. The Assembly District 6 seat was vacated by Rep. Edwin Vargas when he resigned to pursue an academic […]
Three special elections have been scheduled for February 28, to fill vacant seats in the state’s Assembly District 6, 100, and 148.
The Assembly District 6 seat was vacated by Rep. Edwin Vargas when he resigned to pursue an academic post.
The Assembly District 148 seat was vacated when Rep. Daniel Fox resigned to accept an anticipated judicial nomination.
The Assembly District 100 seat was vacated when Rep. Quentin Williams was killed in a car crash earlier this month.
The winner of each election on February 28 will serve the remainder of each term, all of which expire at the end of 2024.
January 9, 2023 •
Miami City Commissioners Vote To Set Special Election
A special election has been set for February 27, to fill the seat recently vacated by former Commissioner Ken Russell. Commissioners had 10 days to appoint a replacement to serve out the remainder of Russell’s term but could not find […]
A special election has been set for February 27, to fill the seat recently vacated by former Commissioner Ken Russell.
Commissioners had 10 days to appoint a replacement to serve out the remainder of Russell’s term but could not find a consensus candidate.
District 2 comprises portions of Coconut Grove, Brickell, Edgewater, Morningside and downtown.
January 6, 2023 •
By-Election to be Called for Vacant Calgary Heritage (Alberta) Seat in House of Commons of Canada
Sometime before July 2, 2023, a by-election will be announced for the seat in the House of Commons representing Calgary Heritage in the province of Alberta. On January 3, the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Stéphane Perrault, received official notice […]
Sometime before July 2, 2023, a by-election will be announced for the seat in the House of Commons representing Calgary Heritage in the province of Alberta.
On January 3, the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Stéphane Perrault, received official notice from the Speaker of the House of Commons that the seat for Calgary Heritage (Alberta) became vacant following the resignation of Bob Benzen. Benzen officially resigned from his seat in the House of Commons on December 31, 2022, in order to return to private life, according to CTV news.
Under the law, the by-election date must be announced between January 14 and July 2, 2023, and will signal the start of the by-election period. According to Elections Canada, the earliest date the by-election can be held is February 20, 2023.
January 3, 2023 •
Kentucky Special Election Scheduled for February 21, 2023
Gov. Andy Beshear announced a special election on February 21, 2023, to fill the vacancy in Senate District 19 created by the resignation of Senator Morgan McGarvey. Under state law, when a legislator vacancy occurs while lawmakers are not in […]
Gov. Andy Beshear announced a special election on February 21, 2023, to fill the vacancy in Senate District 19 created by the resignation of Senator Morgan McGarvey.
Under state law, when a legislator vacancy occurs while lawmakers are not in session, the Governor may call the special election.
McGarvey is resigning from the position because he was elected U.S. representative for Kentucky’s 3rd congressional district.
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