Sometime before August 21, a by-election will be held for the seat of District 15 Brackley-Hunter River in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island.

This by-election will be called because of the resignation of  Premier Dennis King, who resigned on February 21.

King has indicated he no longer wished to remain in politics.

The Election Act states the by-election Writ of Election must be issued within six months from the date the members seat is vacated.