November 3, 2021 •
Kentucky Republicans Projected to Sweep Special Elections
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Kentucky Republicans are projected to sweep the three legislative special elections and retain their supermajority. Michael ‘Sarge’ Pollock is projected to defeat Democrat Eddie Rogers to win House District 51, filling the vacancy created by the death of Rep. John […]
Kentucky Republicans are projected to sweep the three legislative special elections and retain their supermajority.
Michael ‘Sarge’ Pollock is projected to defeat Democrat Eddie Rogers to win House District 51, filling the vacancy created by the death of Rep. John “Bam” Carney.
Timmy Truett is projected to defeat Democrat Mae Suramek to win House District 89 and succeed former Rep. Robert Goforth, who resigned in August.
Dr. Donald Douglas is projected to defeat Democrat Helen Bukulmez to win Senate District 22, filling the vacancy created by the death of Sen. Tom Buford.
November 3, 2021 •
Mike Carey Projected to Win Congressional District 15 Seat
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Ohio Statehouse
Mike Carey is projected to succeed former Rep. Steve Stivers and fill the vacant seat in U.S. House District 15. Carey, a coal lobbyist backed by former President Donald Trump, is projected to defeat Democrat Allison Russo by 16 percentage […]
Mike Carey is projected to succeed former Rep. Steve Stivers and fill the vacant seat in U.S. House District 15.
Carey, a coal lobbyist backed by former President Donald Trump, is projected to defeat Democrat Allison Russo by 16 percentage points.
November 3, 2021 •
Pennsylvania Special Election Results
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Pennsylvania Capitol Building
Democrat Thom Welby will serve as the next Pennsylvania state representative for District 113. Welby defeated challenger Dominick Manetti handily in the special election and will serve the remainder of the term that ends next November. The seat was left […]
Democrat Thom Welby will serve as the next Pennsylvania state representative for District 113.
Welby defeated challenger Dominick Manetti handily in the special election and will serve the remainder of the term that ends next November.
The seat was left vacant after Sen. Marty Flynn won election to the state Senate.
Democrat Gina Curry will serve as the next state representative for District 164 after defeating Brian Shariff Taylor in a special election.
District 164 was left vacant after former Rep. Margo Davidson resigned following theft charges.
Curry will serve the remainder of the term that ends next November.
November 3, 2021 •
Winsome Sears Wins Historic Election
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Republican Winsome Sears is set to become the first female and first woman of color to serve as Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor after defeating Del. Hala Ayala in the general election. Sears is also the first Black Republican woman to be […]
Republican Winsome Sears is set to become the first female and first woman of color to serve as Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor after defeating Del. Hala Ayala in the general election.
Sears is also the first Black Republican woman to be elected to the Virginia Assembly back in 2001 when she was elected to represent House District 90.
She had also challenged U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott in 2004 but was ultimately unsuccessful.
November 3, 2021 •
Shontel Brown Wins Congressional District 11 Seat
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Shontel Brown - By: hm sheehan
Cuyahoga County, Ohio Council Rep. Shontel Brown will succeed former Rep. Marcia Fudge and fill the vacant seat in U.S. House District 11. Brown, a Democrat, soundly defeated Republican Laverne Gore by over 57 percentage points.
Cuyahoga County, Ohio Council Rep. Shontel Brown will succeed former Rep. Marcia Fudge and fill the vacant seat in U.S. House District 11.
Brown, a Democrat, soundly defeated Republican Laverne Gore by over 57 percentage points.
November 3, 2021 •
Zurier Wins Special Election
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Rhode Island State House - by Farragutful
Democrat Sam Zurier defeated Alex Cannon in a special election to serve as the next Rhode Island state Senator for District 3. The District 3 seat became vacant after Sen. Gayle Goldin resigned earlier this year to take a job […]
Democrat Sam Zurier defeated Alex Cannon in a special election to serve as the next Rhode Island state Senator for District 3.
The District 3 seat became vacant after Sen. Gayle Goldin resigned earlier this year to take a job with the Biden administration.
November 3, 2021 •
Aftab Pureval Wins Cincinnati Mayoral Race
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Cincinnati Skyline - by Mr. RNGAndreson
Aftab Pureval defeated City Councilman David Mann to become the first Asian Pacific mayor in Cincinnati’s city history and the only one in the Midwest. Pureval, a former refugee from New Delhi, is currently the Hamilton County Clerk of Courts.
Aftab Pureval defeated City Councilman David Mann to become the first Asian Pacific mayor in Cincinnati’s city history and the only one in the Midwest.
Pureval, a former refugee from New Delhi, is currently the Hamilton County Clerk of Courts.
November 3, 2021 •
Former Mayor Secures Special Election Victory
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Georgia State Capitol Building
Former Savannah, Georgia Mayor Edna Jackson wins the special election for State House District 165. Jackson’s victory was by a significant margin avoiding the need for a runoff election. Jackson will succeed longtime friend, the late Rep. Mickey Stephens, in […]
Former Savannah, Georgia Mayor Edna Jackson wins the special election for State House District 165.
Jackson’s victory was by a significant margin avoiding the need for a runoff election.
Jackson will succeed longtime friend, the late Rep. Mickey Stephens, in representing District 165, which mostly includes East Savannah.
November 3, 2021 •
Lawmaker Announces Retirement After 33 Years in Office
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Alabama State Capitol Building
Alabama State Rep. Howard Sanderford has announced he will not seek reelection in 2022 after 33 years in office. Sanderford first secured his seat in the Alabama House of Representatives after winning a special election in 1989.
Alabama State Rep. Howard Sanderford has announced he will not seek reelection in 2022 after 33 years in office.
Sanderford first secured his seat in the Alabama House of Representatives after winning a special election in 1989.
November 3, 2021 •
LaRochelle Wins Special Election
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Maine Capitol Building
Democrat Raegan LaRochelle defeated James Orr in a special election to serve as the next Representative for Maine’s District 86. The District 86 seat became vacant when Rep. Justin Fecteau resigned earlier this year to move out of state. LaRochelle, […]
Democrat Raegan LaRochelle defeated James Orr in a special election to serve as the next Representative for Maine’s District 86.
The District 86 seat became vacant when Rep. Justin Fecteau resigned earlier this year to move out of state.
LaRochelle, a current Augusta City Council member, will serve the remainder of the term set to expire at the end of December 2022.
November 3, 2021 •
New York Special Election Results
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NY State Capitol - by formulanone
Democrat Cordell Cleare will serve as the next New York State Senator for District 30. Cleare defeated challenger Oz Sultan handily in the special election and will serve the remainder of the term set to expire at the end of […]
Democrat Cordell Cleare will serve as the next New York State Senator for District 30.
Cleare defeated challenger Oz Sultan handily in the special election and will serve the remainder of the term set to expire at the end of 2022.
The state Senate seat was left vacant after Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin was tapped as Gov. Hochul’s lieutenant.
Yudelka Tapia ran unopposed in a special election to fill the District 86 Assembly seat left vacant when former Rep. Victor Pichardo resigned earlier this year.
Tapia will serve the remainder of the term ending in December 2022.
November 3, 2021 •
Michelle Wu Elected Next Mayor of Boston
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Boston Financial District - by Nelson48
Michelle Wu, City Council member and attorney, will be the next mayor of Boston. Wu defeated fellow councilmember Annissa Essaibi George by 28 percentage points. She will be the first woman and the first person of color to serve as […]
Michelle Wu, City Council member and attorney, will be the next mayor of Boston.
Wu defeated fellow councilmember Annissa Essaibi George by 28 percentage points.
She will be the first woman and the first person of color to serve as mayor.
November 3, 2021 •
Eric Adams Elected Next Mayor of NYC
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New York City Hall by Beyond My Ken
Democrat Eric Adams defeated Curtis Silwa 66% to 28.8% in New York City’s mayoral race. Adams is a retired New York Police Department captain who previously served as Brooklyn Borough President. Adams will succeed current Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Democrat Eric Adams defeated Curtis Silwa 66% to 28.8% in New York City’s mayoral race.
Adams is a retired New York Police Department captain who previously served as Brooklyn Borough President.
Adams will succeed current Mayor Bill de Blasio.
November 3, 2021 •
Jason Mariner Secures Republican Nomination, Democrat Race Too Close to Call
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Florida State Flag
Jason Mariner has secured the Republican nomination for U.S. House in Flordia’s 20th District. Mariner defeated Greg Musselwhite, who unsuccessfully challenged the late U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings for the seat in 2020. Mariner’s opponent for the January special general election […]
Jason Mariner has secured the Republican nomination for U.S. House in Flordia’s 20th District.
Mariner defeated Greg Musselwhite, who unsuccessfully challenged the late U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings for the seat in 2020.
Mariner’s opponent for the January special general election is still unknown with the crowded Democrat primary race being too close to call.
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