May 7, 2021 •
Louisiana State Senate District 7 Special Election Set for July 10

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Louisiana election officials have scheduled a special election for the District 7 seat in the Louisiana State Senate for July 10. The seat became vacant after Troy Carter was elected to the U.S. House to represent Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional District […]
Louisiana election officials have scheduled a special election for the District 7 seat in the Louisiana State Senate for July 10.
The seat became vacant after Troy Carter was elected to the U.S. House to represent Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional District on April 24.
The primary will take place on June 12, and the filing deadline is on May 7.
May 6, 2021 •
Detroit City Councilman Resigns

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Detroit District 7 Councilman Gabe Leland resigned after pleading guilty to misconduct in office. Leland was indicted by a federal grand jury in October 2018 on bribery conspiracy and two counts of bribery. Detroit’s council can, by a two-thirds vote, […]
Detroit District 7 Councilman Gabe Leland resigned after pleading guilty to misconduct in office.
Leland was indicted by a federal grand jury in October 2018 on bribery conspiracy and two counts of bribery.
Detroit’s council can, by a two-thirds vote, appoint a replacement to finish out Leland’s term that ends this year.
An appointee, not already certified for 2021 race, would have to run as a write-in candidate in the upcoming election for a chance to win a full four-year term starting in January 2022.
There are currently six candidates certified to run for District 7 Council seat in the August 3rd primary.
March 14, 2017 •
Special Elections Announced for Connecticut House Vacancies
Two special elections will take place on April 25, 2017, to fill vacancies in the Connecticut House of Representatives. Gov. Dannel Malloy announced the elections for Assembly Districts 7 and 68 after the incumbents, Rep. Doug McCrory and Rep. Eric […]
Two special elections will take place on April 25, 2017, to fill vacancies in the Connecticut House of Representatives.
Gov. Dannel Malloy announced the elections for Assembly Districts 7 and 68 after the incumbents, Rep. Doug McCrory and Rep. Eric Berthel, won seats in the Senate during a special election on February 28.
District 7 consists of portions of Hartford, while District 68 contains Waterbury and part of Woodbury.
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