December 22, 2020 •
California Governor Names Alex Padilla to Replace Kamala Harris in the Senate
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Alex Padilla, the son of Mexican immigrants who rose over two decades in politics to become California Secretary of State, will be the first Latino to represent the state in the U.S. Senate. Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Padilla, a Democrat […]
Alex Padilla, the son of Mexican immigrants who rose over two decades in politics to become California Secretary of State, will be the first Latino to represent the state in the U.S. Senate.
Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Padilla, a Democrat from Los Angeles, to fill the Senate seat being vacated by Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
The governor did not specify when Padilla would take over for Harris, who has yet to resign her seat.
Padilla will serve out the remainder of her term, which ends in 2022, and will then have to run to win a full six year term.
December 18, 2020 •
Special Election Set to Replace Former California Lawmaker
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Gov. Gavin Newsom set a special election in Los Angeles County to replace state Sen. Holly Mitchell, who left in mid-term for the county board of supervisors. The special primary election will be held on March 2. If no candidate […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom set a special election in Los Angeles County to replace state Sen. Holly Mitchell, who left in mid-term for the county board of supervisors.
The special primary election will be held on March 2.
If no candidate wins more than half the vote, a special runoff election will be held on May 4.
December 14, 2020 •
Oklahoma Announces Senate District 22 Special Election
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A special election will take place on April 6, 2021 in Oklahoma Senate District 22. The special election became necessary after Stephanie Bice was elected to represent Oklahoma’s 5th Congressional District. Her resignation is effective December 31 of this year. […]
A special election will take place on April 6, 2021 in Oklahoma Senate District 22.
The special election became necessary after Stephanie Bice was elected to represent Oklahoma’s 5th Congressional District. Her resignation is effective December 31 of this year.
The primary is scheduled to take place on February 9, 2021.
Former state legislator Rob Johnson, Darrick Matthews, Jake Merrick, and Keri Shipley are running in the Republican primary. In addition, Dylan Billings and Molly Ooten are running in the Democratic primary.
December 14, 2020 •
Virginia Candidates Set for January Special Election
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After a drive-thru primary on December 13, Candi King has emerged as the Democratic candidate to fill a vacant seat in the 2nd District of Virginia’s House of Delegates. The seat was vacated by Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy who resigned […]
After a drive-thru primary on December 13, Candi King has emerged as the Democratic candidate to fill a vacant seat in the 2nd District of Virginia’s House of Delegates.
The seat was vacated by Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy who resigned to focus on her candidacy for governor.
King will face Republican nominee Heather Mitchell in the special election scheduled for January 5, 2021.
December 8, 2020 •
Alabama Special Election Announced
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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced the special election dates for the Senate District 14 seat previously held by Sen. Cam Ward. The special primary election will be held on March 30, 2021, with a runoff on April 27, if necessary. […]
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced the special election dates for the Senate District 14 seat previously held by Sen. Cam Ward.
The special primary election will be held on March 30, 2021, with a runoff on April 27, if necessary.
In addition, the general election will be held on July 13.
Ward left the office to accept an appointment as director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles.
December 3, 2020 •
Virginia Special Election to be Held January 5
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Gov. Ralph Northam announced the special election for Virginia’s 90th House of Delegates District will be held on January 5, 2021. The seat was previously held by Democratic Del. Joseph Lindsey, who resigned last month after being appointed to fill […]
Gov. Ralph Northam announced the special election for Virginia’s 90th House of Delegates District will be held on January 5, 2021.
The seat was previously held by Democratic Del. Joseph Lindsey, who resigned last month after being appointed to fill a vacancy on the Norfolk General District Court.
He had served as a delegate for the district since 2014.
November 16, 2020 •
Puerto Rico House Representative Néstor Alonso Vega Resigns
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Rep. Néstor Alonso Vega of the Puerto Rico New Progressive Party resigned from his seat in the Puerto Rico House of Representatives on November 10. Vega, who held an at-large seat in the chamber, had been arrested and indicted for […]
Rep. Néstor Alonso Vega of the Puerto Rico New Progressive Party resigned from his seat in the Puerto Rico House of Representatives on November 10.
Vega, who held an at-large seat in the chamber, had been arrested and indicted for allegedly increasing an employee’s salary to receive half of the increase in return.
Vega had recently won re-election to his seat on November 3. He is the third member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives to resign after being arrested and charged with corruption this year, after María Charbonier Laureano and Nelson Del Valle Colón.
The Puerto Rico House of Representatives is the lower chamber of Puerto Rico’s bicameral legislature. All 51 of Puerto Rico’s House seats were up for election on November 3.
Special elections to fill the vacant seats have not yet been announced.
November 9, 2020 •
NY Mayor de Blasio Announces Special Election for Council District 24
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Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a special election to be held on February 2, 2021 for City Council District 24. The seat is vacant after Councilman Rory Lancman was appointed by Gov. Cuomo as Special Counsel for Ratepayer Protection at […]
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a special election to be held on February 2, 2021 for City Council District 24.
The seat is vacant after Councilman Rory Lancman was appointed by Gov. Cuomo as Special Counsel for Ratepayer Protection at the Department of Public Service.
October 12, 2020 •
Texas Governor Announces Senate District 30 Runoff Date
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott named December 19 as the special election runoff for Senate District 30 to fill Sen. Pat Fallon’s seat. The special election for Texas State Senate District 30 was held on September 29 after Fallon announced his […]
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott named December 19 as the special election runoff for Senate District 30 to fill Sen. Pat Fallon’s seat.
The special election for Texas State Senate District 30 was held on September 29 after Fallon announced his plans to run for election to the U.S. House to represent the 4th Congressional District of Texas.
State Rep. Drew Springer and Dallas Salon Owner Shelley Luther are on the ballot to fill Fallon’s seat. District 30 covers a big chunk of north Texas including parts of Grayson, Denton, Collin, and Parker Counties.
October 8, 2020 •
Mayor de Blasio Announces Special Election for City Council
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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a special election to be held on December 22 for City Council District 12. The seat is vacant after the expulsion of Bronx Councilman Andy King for accusations of sexual harassment, misuse […]
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a special election to be held on December 22 for City Council District 12.
The seat is vacant after the expulsion of Bronx Councilman Andy King for accusations of sexual harassment, misuse of city resources, and other ethics violations.
The winner of the special election will serve the remainder of King’s term through 2021.
September 8, 2020 •
Special Election Set for Alabama Senate District 26
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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has announced the special election dates for Senate District 26. This seat was previously held by Sen. David Burkette who resigned last week ahead of being arrested for violations of the state’s Fair Campaign Practices Act. […]
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has announced the special election dates for Senate District 26.
This seat was previously held by Sen. David Burkette who resigned last week ahead of being arrested for violations of the state’s Fair Campaign Practices Act.
The special primary election will be held on November 17 with a runoff on December 15, if necessary.
The general election will be held on March 2, 2021.
August 27, 2020 •
Texas Governor Sets Special Election for Senate Seat
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Gov. Greg Abbott ordered an emergency special election on September 29 for Texas State Senate District 30. The emergency order will elect a state senator to serve out the unexpired term of Pat Fallon, who announced his plans to resign […]
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered an emergency special election on September 29 for Texas State Senate District 30.
The emergency order will elect a state senator to serve out the unexpired term of Pat Fallon, who announced his plans to resign from the seat effective January 4, 2021.
Additionally, Fallon announced his plans to run for election to the U.S. House to represent the 4th Congressional District of Texas.
This move allowed Gov. Abbott to call the special election ahead of the vacancy.
August 26, 2020 •
Judge Orders Paterson, NJ City Council Special Election
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On August 19, Superior Court Judge Ernest Caposela voided the results of the May elections for the Paterson, New Jersey City Council’s Third Ward. Judge Caposela ordered a special election to fill the vacant seat with the five previously filed […]
On August 19, Superior Court Judge Ernest Caposela voided the results of the May elections for the Paterson, New Jersey City Council’s Third Ward.
Judge Caposela ordered a special election to fill the vacant seat with the five previously filed candidates.
After losing the May elections, incumbent William McKoy initiated a lawsuit.
The lawsuit cites fraud by the Councilman-elect Alex Mendez and disputes the election results.
Additionally, Mr. Mendez is currently facing voter fraud charges from the Office of the New Jersey Attorney General.
Finally, the special election will be held on November 3 along with a special election for the City Council’s Second Ward.
The Second Ward seat remains vacant after the May municipal elections ended in a tie after three recounts.
August 7, 2020 •
Georgia Special Election Announced to Fill Vacant Seat
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced a special election to fill the 5th congressional district seat vacated by the late Representative John Lewis. The special general election will be held on September 29, with a special runoff held on December 1, […]
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced a special election to fill the 5th congressional district seat vacated by the late Representative John Lewis.
The special general election will be held on September 29, with a special runoff held on December 1, if necessary.
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