February 3, 2021 •
Governor Newsom Announces Special Election
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California State Capitol Building - Jeff Turner
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation declaring a special election for the 79th Assembly District on June 8. The seat was vacated by Shirley Weber who was appointed California Secretary of State. The special primary election will be held on […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation declaring a special election for the 79th Assembly District on June 8.
The seat was vacated by Shirley Weber who was appointed California Secretary of State.
The special primary election will be held on April 6.
February 1, 2021 •
Republican Adrian Dickey Wins Special Election for Iowa Senate District 41
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Republican Adrian Dickey won the special election to fill the vacant Senate District 41 seat. Dickey will fill the seat for the two years remaining in the four-year term of former Sen. Marianette Miller-Meeks. Miller-Meeks resigned after winning a seat […]
Republican Adrian Dickey won the special election to fill the vacant Senate District 41 seat.
Dickey will fill the seat for the two years remaining in the four-year term of former Sen. Marianette Miller-Meeks.
Miller-Meeks resigned after winning a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The congresswoman was certified by Iowa as the winner by six votes out of nearly 400,000, and provisionally seated pending the outcome of a challenge by her Democratic opponent, Rita Hart.
Republicans have controlled the House, Senate, and governor’s office for five years.
January 21, 2021 •
Special Election Called for Connecticut Senate Seat
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Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont called a special election on March 2 to fill the seat in Senate District 27. The seat became vacant on January 5 when Rep. Carlo Leone resigned to work with the State Department of Transportation. There […]
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont called a special election on March 2 to fill the seat in Senate District 27.
The seat became vacant on January 5 when Rep. Carlo Leone resigned to work with the State Department of Transportation.
There will be no primary for this election.
January 21, 2021 •
Special Election to be Called in Senate District 48
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Following the death of Pennsylvania State Sen. Dave Arnold Jr., a special election will be called in Senate District 48. The date of the election will be determined by Senate President, Lt. Governor John Fetterman.
Following the death of Pennsylvania State Sen. Dave Arnold Jr., a special election will be called in Senate District 48.
The date of the election will be determined by Senate President, Lt. Governor John Fetterman.
January 19, 2021 •
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Calls Special Election
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced special elections to fill vacancies in Senate District 8 and 28. The vacancy in Senate District 8 was caused by the election of Sen. Pete Lucido as the Macomb County Prosecutor. In addition, the Senate […]
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced special elections to fill vacancies in Senate District 8 and 28.
The vacancy in Senate District 8 was caused by the election of Sen. Pete Lucido as the Macomb County Prosecutor.
In addition, the Senate District 28 vacancy was caused by Sen. Peter MacGregor’s election as the Kent County Treasurer.
Therefore, the special primary election will be held on August 3 and the general election will be held on November 2.
January 14, 2021 •
House Speaker Announces Special Election for House Seat
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In response to the unexpected death of Pennsylvania Rep. Mike Reese in early January, Speaker Bryan Cutler has announced a special election. This election will be held during the May 18 primary in Pennsylvania’s 59th House District to fill the […]
In response to the unexpected death of Pennsylvania Rep. Mike Reese in early January, Speaker Bryan Cutler has announced a special election.
This election will be held during the May 18 primary in Pennsylvania’s 59th House District to fill the vacant seat.
January 12, 2021 •
Virginia Special Election Set for March 23
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VA Gov. Ralph Northam - by Mark Warner
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced a special election to be held on March 23 for the 38th Senate District. The seat was previously held by Sen. A. Benton Chafin, Jr. who passed away January 1.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced a special election to be held on March 23 for the 38th Senate District.
The seat was previously held by Sen. A. Benton Chafin, Jr. who passed away January 1.
January 12, 2021 •
Special Election Set to Fill Vacant Seat
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A special election for April 13 has been set to fill a vacancy in New Hampshire House District Hillsborough 21. The primary is scheduled for February 23, but may serve as the general election if no primary is required. The […]
A special election for April 13 has been set to fill a vacancy in New Hampshire House District Hillsborough 21.
The primary is scheduled for February 23, but may serve as the general election if no primary is required.
The filing deadline for candidates is January 15.
January 12, 2021 •
Iowa Special Election Scheduled for January 26
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A special election for Iowa Senate District 41 is scheduled for January 26. Gov. Kim Reynolds called the special election to fill the vacancy left by newly elected Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks, who stepped down last month. Following a recount, Miller-Meeks […]
A special election for Iowa Senate District 41 is scheduled for January 26.
Gov. Kim Reynolds called the special election to fill the vacancy left by newly elected Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks, who stepped down last month.
Following a recount, Miller-Meeks was certified by Iowa as the winner by six votes out of nearly 400,000.
The election result, however, is being contested by her Democratic opponent, Rita Hart.
A spokesman for Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Democrats will provisionally seat Miller-Meeks pending the outcome of the challenge.
The House can later decide Hart won the race and should replace Miller-Meeks.
Hart’s contest argues at least 22 lawfully cast votes, including 18 for her, were wrongly excluded due to a variety of errors.
The Associated Press has not called a winner in this race.
January 6, 2021 •
Massachusetts Special Election Announced for House’s 19th Suffolk district
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A special election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 19th Suffolk District is scheduled for March 30, with a primary election to be held on March 2. The seat became vacant after House Speaker Robert DeLeo resigned December 29, 2020.
A special election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 19th Suffolk District is scheduled for March 30, with a primary election to be held on March 2.
The seat became vacant after House Speaker Robert DeLeo resigned December 29, 2020.
January 4, 2021 •
Special Election Announced for Alabama House District 73
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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced the special election dates for House District 73 to coincide with the previously announced special election for Senate District 14. The special primary election will be held on March 30, 2021, with a runoff on […]
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced the special election dates for House District 73 to coincide with the previously announced special election for Senate District 14.
The special primary election will be held on March 30, 2021, with a runoff on April 27, if necessary.
The general election will be held on July 13.
The House District 73 was vacated when Rep. Matt Fridy resigned after being elected to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals.
January 4, 2021 •
Louisiana Governor Calls Special Election for 5th Congressional District
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Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards will call a special election on March 20 to fill the 5th Congressional District. This seat was previously held by the late Luke Letlow, who died December 29 from COVID-19 complications. Letlow, 41, had been elected […]
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards will call a special election on March 20 to fill the 5th Congressional District.
This seat was previously held by the late Luke Letlow, who died December 29 from COVID-19 complications.
Letlow, 41, had been elected to replace incumbent Congressman Ralph Abraham, who had previously chosen not to seek reelection.
Letlow is survived by his wife, Julia Barnhill Letlow, and two children.
The special election would coincide with already scheduled spring elections on March 20 for the primary and April 24 for a runoff.
Until then, the 5th Congressional District will be without a representative once Abraham’s term expires and the new Congress is sworn-in January 3.
January 4, 2021 •
Texas Governor Sets Special Election for House District 68
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has selected January 23 as the date of the special election to fill the seat of Rep. Drew Springer, who recently won a promotion to the Texas Senate. Springer is headed to the upper chamber after […]
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has selected January 23 as the date of the special election to fill the seat of Rep. Drew Springer, who recently won a promotion to the Texas Senate.
Springer is headed to the upper chamber after winning the December 19 special election runoff to replace Sen. Pat Fallon, who is on his way to Congress next month.
At least two Republicans have already announced campaigns for the House seat. They are Jason Brinkley, who is resigning as Cooke County judge to run for the seat, and David Spiller, a Jacksboro attorney.
January 4, 2021 •
Maine Election Officials Announce Special Election
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Maine Governor Janet Mills and Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap announced a special election to be held March 9, 2021 for Senate District 14. The seat is vacant after Senator Shenna Bellows was elected as Secretary of State by the […]
Maine Governor Janet Mills and Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap announced a special election to be held March 9, 2021 for Senate District 14.
The seat is vacant after Senator Shenna Bellows was elected as Secretary of State by the Legislature.
The winner of the special election will serve Senator Bellows’ two-year term.
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