July 24, 2015 •
Delaware Special Election Expected to Fill 18th District House Seat
State Rep. Mike Barbieri is resigning from the Delaware House of Representatives effective August 3, 2015. He will become the new director of the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health in the state Department of Health and Social Services. […]
State Rep. Mike Barbieri is resigning from the Delaware House of Representatives effective August 3, 2015. He will become the new director of the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health in the state Department of Health and Social Services.
A special election to fill his18th District seat must be held 30 to 45 days from the date of vacancy; however, a date has not yet been set. Barbieri’s legislative aide, David Bentz, has already announced his candidacy for the pending election.
July 24, 2015 •
Special Election Announced for Georgia House Vacancy
A special election will be set for November 3, 2015 to fill the vacant House seat of District 122. Ben Harbin left the post on July 7 to take a job with a lobbying firm. Gov. Nathan Deal will issue […]
A special election will be set for November 3, 2015 to fill the vacant House seat of District 122.
Ben Harbin left the post on July 7 to take a job with a lobbying firm.
Gov. Nathan Deal will issue the formal writ for the election in September, 60 days prior to election day.
July 20, 2015 •
MA Special Election Called for 2nd Plymouth and Bristol Senatorial District
A special election for the Massachusetts 2nd Plymouth and Bristol Senatorial District has been called to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Thomas Kennedy. The Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin announced the special […]
A special election for the Massachusetts 2nd Plymouth and Bristol Senatorial District has been called to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Thomas Kennedy. The Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin announced the special primary election will be held on October 6, 2015. The general election will follow on November 3, 2015.
June 25, 2015 •
Minnesota Special Election Called to Fill Vacancy in House District 46A
Gov. Mark Dayton has called a special election to fill Rep. Ryan Winkler’s seat in House District 46A. Winkler is resigning due to his family relocating to Belgium. The special primary election will be August 11, 2015, and the special […]
Gov. Mark Dayton has called a special election to fill Rep. Ryan Winkler’s seat in House District 46A. Winkler is resigning due to his family relocating to Belgium.
The special primary election will be August 11, 2015, and the special general election will be November 3, 2015.
Both elections coincide with already-scheduled local elections.
Photo of the Minnesota State Capitol dome by Mulad on Wikimedia Commons.
August 5, 2014 •
Special Election Called for NC Judicial Races
A special election will be held for three state judicial seats recently vacated by sitting judges. The state Board of Elections set the special election to coincide with the general election on November 4, 2014. The seats up for election […]
A special election will be held for three state judicial seats recently vacated by sitting judges. The state Board of Elections set the special election to coincide with the general election on November 4, 2014.
The seats up for election are for the Court of Appeals, the Superior Court in Mecklenburg County, and the Superior Court in Alamance County.
Judicial races in North Carolina are nonpartisan, statewide races, where all judicial candidates appear on the statewide ballot with no party affiliation. Each race is determined by a plurality of votes.
Candidates must file with the Board of Elections by noon on August 8, 2014, in order to appear on the special election ballot.
January 2, 2014 •
Massachusetts Special Election Called for State House Seat
A special election for the Massachusetts Fourth Hampden Representative District has been called to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of state Representative Donald F. Humason, Jr. The Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin announced the […]
A special election for the Massachusetts Fourth Hampden Representative District has been called to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of state Representative Donald F. Humason, Jr.
The Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin announced the special primary election will be held on March 4, 2014. The general election will follow on April 1, 2014.
Humason resigned from the House after he was elected to the Senate for the 2nd Hampden-Hampshire District.
December 16, 2013 •
Another Virginia Special Election Scheduled for January 7
Another Virginia special election has been scheduled for January 7, 2014. The seat in Senate District 6 will be vacated when Sen. Ralph Northam becomes lieutenant governor.
Another Virginia special election has been scheduled for January 7, 2014.
The seat in Senate District 6 will be vacated when Sen. Ralph Northam becomes lieutenant governor.
December 16, 2013 •
Massachusetts Special Election Called for State Senate Seat
A special election for the Massachusetts Fifth Middlesex Senate District has been called to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of state Senator Katherine M. Clark. The Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin announced the special […]
A special election for the Massachusetts Fifth Middlesex Senate District has been called to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of state Senator Katherine M. Clark.
The Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin announced the special primary election will be held on March 4, 2014. The general election will follow on April 1, 2014.
On December 10, 2013, Clark won a special election for the U.S. House of Representatives seat left vacant by Ed Markey.
December 5, 2013 •
California Governor Calls Special Election for Senate District 23
Gov. Jerry Brown issued a proclamation declaring a special election for Senate District 23. The primary will be held on March 25, 2014. If no candidate receives a majority of the votes, a special general election will be held June […]
Gov. Jerry Brown issued a proclamation declaring a special election for Senate District 23. The primary will be held on March 25, 2014.
If no candidate receives a majority of the votes, a special general election will be held June 3, 2014.
The vacancy occurred following the resignation by Bill Emmerson. Senate District 23 includes portions of Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties.
December 5, 2013 •
Virginia Special Election Updates
One Virginia special election has been scheduled and another may be on the horizon. Governor Bob McDonnell set the special election to replace Del. Onzlee Ware in House District 11 for January 7. Another election could follow soon after to […]
One Virginia special election has been scheduled and another may be on the horizon. Governor Bob McDonnell set the special election to replace Del. Onzlee Ware in House District 11 for January 7.
Another election could follow soon after to replace attorney general-elect Mark Herring, currently serving as senator for the 33rd District. Although the State Board of Elections declared Sen. Herring the winner, a recount was requested by his opponent, Sen. Mark Obenshain. The recount is expected to be completed sometime in December.
December 2, 2013 •
Special Primary Election for Alabama House District 31 to Be Held Tuesday
A special primary election is scheduled for Tuesday, December 3 to fill the vacancy in House District 31. There are four Republicans and no Democrats on the ballot.
A special primary election is scheduled for Tuesday, December 3 to fill the vacancy in House District 31.
There are four Republicans and no Democrats on the ballot.
November 26, 2013 •
Special Election Set for Iowa House District 25
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad has called a special election to fill the vacant House District 25 seat. The special election will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2014. At present, there are two Republican candidates and no Democrats.
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad has called a special election to fill the vacant House District 25 seat.
The special election will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2014.
At present, there are two Republican candidates and no Democrats.
November 20, 2013 •
NH Special Election Called for Executive Councilor
A precept for a special election for Executive Councilor from Executive Council District No. 1 was approved on November 18 by New Hampshire Governor Margaret Hassan. The primary election will be held on January 21, 2014 followed by a special […]
A precept for a special election for Executive Councilor from Executive Council District No. 1 was approved on November 18 by New Hampshire Governor Margaret Hassan.
The primary election will be held on January 21, 2014 followed by a special general election on March 11, 2014.
November 18, 2013 •
Virginia Special Election Expected in House District 11
A special election is expected to be announced soon for House District 11. Rep. Onzlee Ware just won reelection to his sixth term in the seat, but plans to resign to care for his ill mother. The election could come […]
A special election is expected to be announced soon for House District 11. Rep. Onzlee Ware just won reelection to his sixth term in the seat, but plans to resign to care for his ill mother.
The election could come before the start of the legislative session, but 45 days must elapse between the governor’s announcement of the election and the election date. No announcement of an election date has yet been made.
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