June 12, 2019 •
Alabama Announces Special Election for House District 42
A special election will take place on August 20 followed by a runoff election on November 5. The elections will fill a vacancy in House District 42. Former Rep. Jimmy Martin held the seat until his passing in May.
A special election will take place on August 20 followed by a runoff election on November 5.
The elections will fill a vacancy in House District 42.
Former Rep. Jimmy Martin held the seat until his passing in May.
June 11, 2019 •
South Carolina Announces Special Election to fill House Vacancy
A special primary election will take place on July 30 followed by a special election on October 1 to fill a vacancy in House District 84. The seat is vacant after former Rep. Ronnie Young passed away in May. A […]
A special primary election will take place on July 30 followed by a special election on October 1 to fill a vacancy in House District 84.
The seat is vacant after former Rep. Ronnie Young passed away in May.
A special primary runoff election is scheduled for August 31.
June 5, 2019 •
Milwaukee Announces Primary, Special Elections for Ald. District 13
A special election will take place on August 13 with a primary expected July 16 to fill a vacancy in Ald. District 13. Former Rep. Terry Witkowski, 74, resigned after serving since 2003.
A special election will take place on August 13 with a primary expected July 16 to fill a vacancy in Ald. District 13.
Former Rep. Terry Witkowski, 74, resigned after serving since 2003.
June 5, 2019 •
Arkansas Gov. Calls Special Election for House District 36
A special election will take place on November 5 to fill a vacancy in House District 36. Former Rep. Charles Blake left office to become Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott’s chief of staff.
A special election will take place on November 5 to fill a vacancy in House District 36.
Former Rep. Charles Blake left office to become Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott’s chief of staff.
June 4, 2019 •
West Virginia Governor Amends Proclamation for Special Session
Gov. Jim Justice amended his proclamation for the First Extraordinary Session of 2019, adding a bill relating to the West Virginia Business Ready Sites Program. The special session was originally called to address improvements to public education and pay raises […]
Gov. Jim Justice amended his proclamation for the First Extraordinary Session of 2019, adding a bill relating to the West Virginia Business Ready Sites Program.
The special session was originally called to address improvements to public education and pay raises for school teachers.
The Senate has introduced the Student Success Act to address these issues.
The House is set to reconvene at 8:30 a.m. on June 17.
May 29, 2019 •
Pennsylvania House Speaker Announces Special Election
House Speaker Mike Turzai announced a special election for House District 85 on August 20. The seat is vacant after Fred Keller won a special election to fill the U.S. House District 12 seat. The winner of the special election […]
House Speaker Mike Turzai announced a special election for House District 85 on August 20.
The seat is vacant after Fred Keller won a special election to fill the U.S. House District 12 seat.
The winner of the special election will complete Keller’s term until November 30, 2020.
May 20, 2019 •
Fresno District 2 Special Election
The city of Fresno is holding a special election for the District 2 City Council seat on August 13. Steve Brandau stepped down from the District 2 City Council seat after winning the District 2 seat on the Fresno County […]
The city of Fresno is holding a special election for the District 2 City Council seat on August 13.
Steve Brandau stepped down from the District 2 City Council seat after winning the District 2 seat on the Fresno County Board of Supervisors.
If a runoff is required, the special runoff election will be held on November 5.
The elected candidate will serve the remainder of Brandau’s term, which ends in 2020.
May 14, 2019 •
Former Colorado Rep. Resigns as Another Recall Petition is Approved
The Elections Division of the Secretary of State’s Office approved a petition on May 13 to collect signatures to recall Rep. Tom Sullivan in House District 37. More than 10,000 signatures are needed by July 12 to force a recall […]
The Elections Division of the Secretary of State’s Office approved a petition on May 13 to collect signatures to recall Rep. Tom Sullivan in House District 37.
More than 10,000 signatures are needed by July 12 to force a recall election for Sullivan’s replacement.
Former Rep. Rochelle Galindo was also facing a recall election but resigned on May 12.
A Democratic vacancy committee will name Galindo’s replacement.
May 8, 2019 •
Special Elections announced for Birmingham City Council
A special election will take place on October 8 for City Council Districts 1, 6, and 7. The seats were filled through appointments following vacancies late last year and early January. The council appointed Clinton Woods to the District 1 […]
A special election will take place on October 8 for City Council Districts 1, 6, and 7.
The seats were filled through appointments following vacancies late last year and early January.
The council appointed Clinton Woods to the District 1 seat formerly held by current Jefferson County Commissioner Lashunda Scales.
Crystal Smitherman was appointed to the District 6 seat previously held by current Jefferson County Commissioner Sheila Tyson.
Following the resignation of Jay Roberson, who left the council after moving to Alabaster, the council appointed Wardine Alexander to the District 7 seat.
May 7, 2019 •
Annapolis Mayor Sets Dates for Ward 6 Special Elections
On May 5, Mayor Gavin Buckley issued a proclamation declaring the Ward 6 council seat vacant after the resignation of former Alderwoman Shaneka Henson. Henson was selected to complete the term of the late Michael Busch in the Maryland House […]
On May 5, Mayor Gavin Buckley issued a proclamation declaring the Ward 6 council seat vacant after the resignation of former Alderwoman Shaneka Henson.
Henson was selected to complete the term of the late Michael Busch in the Maryland House of Delegates.
Henson resigned after last Monday’s regular City Council meeting.
According to the City Charter, the Mayor had to issue a proclamation to fill the council seat within five days after receiving the resignation and schedule the dates for a special election.
The dates for the two special elections are the primary on June 4, with the general on July 2.
April 23, 2019 •
Missouri Calls Special Election to Fill Two House Vacancies
A special election will take place on November 5 to fill vacancies in House Districts 99 and 158. Rep. Jean Evans resigned from District 99 to become executive director of the Missouri Republican Party. Rep. Scott Fitzpatrick left District 158 […]
A special election will take place on November 5 to fill vacancies in House Districts 99 and 158.
Rep. Jean Evans resigned from District 99 to become executive director of the Missouri Republican Party.
Rep. Scott Fitzpatrick left District 158 to serve as state treasurer.
April 19, 2019 •
General Election Called in Newfoundland and Labrador
On April 17, Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dwight Ball issued a writ of election for the provincial general election to take place on May 16. On the same day, Bruce Chaulk, the Chief Electoral Officer of Newfoundland and Labrador, issued […]
On April 17, Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dwight Ball issued a writ of election for the provincial general election to take place on May 16.
On the same day, Bruce Chaulk, the Chief Electoral Officer of Newfoundland and Labrador, issued election writs to all 40 district returning officers of the province announcing the new date.
The advance poll date is May 9 and the deadline for candidate nominations is April 25.
Elections NL is also set to accept early voting applications, which will be available between April 25 and May 9.
Ball called for the election after tabling the budget.
“I am now seeking a mandate from the people of our province to continue our plan,” Ball announced according to the Western Star.
April 8, 2019 •
South Carolina Announces Special Election to Fill House District 19
A special election will take place on August 20 to fill a vacancy in House District 19. Rep. Dwight Loftis resigned to become a member of the state Senate, representing District 6. Loftis had represented District 19 for 23 years.
A special election will take place on August 20 to fill a vacancy in House District 19.
Rep. Dwight Loftis resigned to become a member of the state Senate, representing District 6.
Loftis had represented District 19 for 23 years.
April 5, 2019 •
Alabama Special Election Called for State House District 74
A special election has been called for Alabama House of Representatives in District 74. Gov. Kay Ivey called the special election to fill the vacancy left by the tragic passing of State Rep. Dimitri Polizos. A special primary election will […]
A special election has been called for Alabama House of Representatives in District 74.
Gov. Kay Ivey called the special election to fill the vacancy left by the tragic passing of State Rep. Dimitri Polizos.
A special primary election will be held on June 11, 2019, and the special general election will be held on August 27, 2019, provided a runoff is not required.
If a runoff is required, the special runoff election will be held on August 27, 2019, and the special general election will be held on November 12, 2019.
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