January 3, 2023 •
Florida Governor Issues Dates For Special Election
Gov. Ron DeSantis scheduled a special primary and election to replace former state Rep. Joe Harding who resigned after he was indicted on charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and making false statements. Harding previously represented House District 24. The […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis scheduled a special primary and election to replace former state Rep. Joe Harding who resigned after he was indicted on charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and making false statements.
Harding previously represented House District 24.
The special primary is scheduled for March 7 with the special election following on May 16.
The Office of Secretary of State is expected to announce reporting dates for any PACs making contributions or expenditures to influence the elections.
December 22, 2022 •
New Hampshire Special Election Scheduled
A special election has been scheduled to be held on February 21 in New Hampshire. The special election is necessary after the Rochester House race between Republican David Walker and Democrat Rep. Chuck Grassie ended in a tie earlier this […]
A special election has been scheduled to be held on February 21 in New Hampshire.
The special election is necessary after the Rochester House race between Republican David Walker and Democrat Rep. Chuck Grassie ended in a tie earlier this year.
December 19, 2022 •
Virginia Governor Sets Special Election
Virginia Gov. Youngkin announced a special election to replace the late Del. Ronnie Campbell will take place January 10, 2023. Del. Campbell passed away this past week after a battle with cancer. Campbell represented the 24th District of the Virginia […]
Virginia Gov. Youngkin announced a special election to replace the late Del. Ronnie Campbell will take place January 10, 2023.
Del. Campbell passed away this past week after a battle with cancer.
Campbell represented the 24th District of the Virginia House of Delegates.
His wife, Ellen Campbell has announced that she will run for her late husband’s seat.
December 16, 2022 •
Pennsylvania Special Elections Scheduled and Challenged
As a result of a struggle over who holds a majority in the Pennsylvania state House, lawmakers scheduled special elections on two different dates to fill the same two vacancies. Democratic leadership scheduled special elections to fill vacancies in House […]
As a result of a struggle over who holds a majority in the Pennsylvania state House, lawmakers scheduled special elections on two different dates to fill the same two vacancies.
Democratic leadership scheduled special elections to fill vacancies in House District 34 and 35 for February 7, 2023, while Republican leadership scheduled them for May 16, 2023.
A lawsuit filed by Republican representatives will likely determine when the special elections will be held and which party has the power to schedule them.
December 14, 2022 •
Virginia Governor Younkin Schedules Congressional Special Election
Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced a special election to replace the late Democratic U.S. Rep. Donald McEachin will take place February 21, 2023. Rep. McEachin died after he won his bid for reelection. McEachin represented Virginia’s 4th Congressional District, which includes […]
Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced a special election to replace the late Democratic U.S. Rep. Donald McEachin will take place February 21, 2023.
Rep. McEachin died after he won his bid for reelection.
McEachin represented Virginia’s 4th Congressional District, which includes the state capital of Richmond.
December 12, 2022 •
Wisconsin Special Election Scheduled for April 4, 2023
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers ordered a special election to be held on April 4, 2023. The session is being held to fill a vacancy in the Senate District 8 seat created by the retirement of Sen. Alberta Darling. If a […]
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers ordered a special election to be held on April 4, 2023.
The session is being held to fill a vacancy in the Senate District 8 seat created by the retirement of Sen. Alberta Darling.
If a primary election is necessary, it will be held on February 21, 2023.
March 25, 2022 •
Special Congressional Election Called in Alaska
Gov. Mike Dunleavy called a special election to replace U.S. Rep. Don Young, who died on March 18. The special all-party primary election will be held on June 11. The top four candidates will advance to the August 16 general […]
Gov. Mike Dunleavy called a special election to replace U.S. Rep. Don Young, who died on March 18.
The special all-party primary election will be held on June 11. The top four candidates will advance to the August 16 general election.
The election marks the first time Alaska’s new ranked-choice voting system will be used, meaning voters will be able to rank their preferred candidates.
Additionally, August 16 is the open-primary election for the next two-year term, in which the top four candidates from this election will be able to move onto the November 8 general election.
Candidates are eligible to run in both elections.
February 2, 2022 •
Representative Resigns from Georgia House
Rep. Matt Dollar announced his resignation from the Georgia House of Representatives. The resignation comes after he accepted a position as deputy commissioner of economic development for the Technical College System of Georgia. Dollar previously announced he would not seek […]
Rep. Matt Dollar announced his resignation from the Georgia House of Representatives.
The resignation comes after he accepted a position as deputy commissioner of economic development for the Technical College System of Georgia.
Dollar previously announced he would not seek reelection after his District 45 seat was drawn into another district during last year’s redistricting process.
Gov. Brian Kemp is expected to set a special election date for the remainder of the term before the new district maps go into effect for the general election in November.
May 3, 2021 •
Georgia Representative Resigns
Georgia State Representative Bert Reeves resigned on April 30 after accepting the position of vice president for institute relations at Geris Tech. Gov. Brian Kemp is expected to announce a special election for the now vacant District 34 seat.
Georgia State Representative Bert Reeves resigned on April 30 after accepting the position of vice president for institute relations at Geris Tech.
Gov. Brian Kemp is expected to announce a special election for the now vacant District 34 seat.
April 30, 2021 •
California Governor Announces Special Election August 31
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order calling for a special election on August 31 to fill the vacancy in Assembly District 18. Former Rep. Rob Bonta was sworn in as California’s attorney general on April 23. The date of […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order calling for a special election on August 31 to fill the vacancy in Assembly District 18.
Former Rep. Rob Bonta was sworn in as California’s attorney general on April 23.
The date of the special primary is set for June 29.
April 29, 2021 •
Wisconsin Governor Announces Special Election July 13
Gov. Tony Evers issued an executive order calling for a special election on July 13. The election will fill the Assembly District 37 seat being vacated after Sen. John Jagler was elected to the 13th Senate District. A primary, if […]
Gov. Tony Evers issued an executive order calling for a special election on July 13.
The election will fill the Assembly District 37 seat being vacated after Sen. John Jagler was elected to the 13th Senate District.
A primary, if necessary, will be held on June 15.
December 24, 2020 •
Wisconsin Governor Announces Special Elections
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers issued an executive order calling for a special election on April 6, 2021, the same day as the statewide spring election. The election will fill the Senate District 13 seat being vacated after Sen. Scott Fitzgerald […]
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers issued an executive order calling for a special election on April 6, 2021, the same day as the statewide spring election.
The election will fill the Senate District 13 seat being vacated after Sen. Scott Fitzgerald was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
A primary, if necessary, will be held on the same day as the spring primary, February 16.
A special primary and special election will also be held on those dates for the 89th Assembly District seat vacated by John Nygren.
Nygren resigned less than a month after winning reelection to his eighth term to be the executive director for the Wisconsin Association of Health Plans.
The association is a coalition that lobbies lawmakers on behalf of health insurers.
May 20, 2020 •
Special Election Scheduled for Alabama House District 49
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has scheduled a special election to replace Rep. April Weaver of House District 49. Weaver recently announced her resignation to take a position with the Trump Administration. If necessary, the primary election for the seat will […]
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has scheduled a special election to replace Rep. April Weaver of House District 49.
Weaver recently announced her resignation to take a position with the Trump Administration.
If necessary, the primary election for the seat will be held on August 4 with a runoff set for September 1.
Additionally, the special general election will be held on November 17.
April 16, 2020 •
Georgia Special Election June 9 to Fill Hill’s Senate Seat
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced the date for a special election for Senate District 4. The passing of Senator Jack Hill on April 6 created the vacancy. The election will be held on June 9 with a runoff election […]
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced the date for a special election for Senate District 4.
The passing of Senator Jack Hill on April 6 created the vacancy.
The election will be held on June 9 with a runoff election on August 11, if needed.
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