November 3, 2021 •
Pennsylvania Special Election Results
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
November 3, 2021 •
Justin Bibb Wins Cleveland Mayoral Election
Justin Bibb, a nonprofit executive, will be the next mayor of Cleveland, Ohio. Bibb defeated Cleveland City Council President Kevin Kelley by 26 percentage points to become the city’s second-youngest mayor.
Justin Bibb, a nonprofit executive, will be the next mayor of Cleveland, Ohio.
Bibb defeated Cleveland City Council President Kevin Kelley by 26 percentage points to become the city’s second-youngest mayor.
November 3, 2021 •
Kelvin Butler Secures Senate District 38 Seat
In a very close race, Kelvin Butler defeats Gary Brumfield to win the special election for Mississippi Senate District 38. Butler previously represented District 38 until he resigned in 2016 to run for Pike County Chancery Clerk. Butler had also […]
In a very close race, Kelvin Butler defeats Gary Brumfield to win the special election for Mississippi Senate District 38.
Butler previously represented District 38 until he resigned in 2016 to run for Pike County Chancery Clerk.
Butler had also run for the seat in 2019.
However, he was defeated by Tammy Witherspoon, who resigned earlier this year leading to the vacancy which prompted this special election.
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