March 9, 2023 •
Bismarck City Commissioner Resigns
Bismark, North Dakota City Commissioner Mark Splonskowski is resigning effective March 20, due to conflicts of interest when he assumes the Burleigh County auditor/treasurer position in April. Sponkowski was elected to the county post in November. The city commission will […]
Bismark, North Dakota City Commissioner Mark Splonskowski is resigning effective March 20, due to conflicts of interest when he assumes the Burleigh County auditor/treasurer position in April.
Sponkowski was elected to the county post in November.
The city commission will vote at the March 14 meeting on whether to have a special election to fill his seat or appoint someone to serve out the remainder of the term.
March 9, 2023 •
Special Election Scheduled in Pennsylvania
A special election has been scheduled for May 16 to fill a vacant state representative seat in House District 108. The seat became vacant when current state Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver won the January 31 special election for the Senate […]
A special election has been scheduled for May 16 to fill a vacant state representative seat in House District 108.
The seat became vacant when current state Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver won the January 31 special election for the Senate District 27 seat.
The winner of the special election will serve the remainder of the term set to expire at the end of 2024.
March 8, 2023 •
Virginia Special Election Has Been Scheduled
Virginia Senate District 9 will have a vacancy created due to state Sen. Jennifer McClellan’s election to the U.S. House of Representatives. The Richmond Democrat has indicated she intends to resign on March 7. Virginia’s 9th Senate District is composed […]
Virginia Senate District 9 will have a vacancy created due to state Sen. Jennifer McClellan’s election to the U.S. House of Representatives.
The Richmond Democrat has indicated she intends to resign on March 7.
Virginia’s 9th Senate District is composed of Charles City County, portions of Hanover and Henrico counties, and parts of Richmond.
The special election has been set for March 28.
January 25, 2023 •
Georgia Governor Sets Special Election
Rep. Mike Glanton resigned this past week after serving 14 years in the state House. Glanton was a Democrat who represented House District 75, which consists of Clayton County. Gov. Brian Kemp set the special election for March 21. A […]
Rep. Mike Glanton resigned this past week after serving 14 years in the state House.
Glanton was a Democrat who represented House District 75, which consists of Clayton County.
Gov. Brian Kemp set the special election for March 21. A runoff will be scheduled if necessary.
January 17, 2023 •
Special Elections Scheduled in Connecticut
Three special elections have been scheduled for February 28, to fill vacant seats in the state’s Assembly District 6, 100, and 148. The Assembly District 6 seat was vacated by Rep. Edwin Vargas when he resigned to pursue an academic […]
Three special elections have been scheduled for February 28, to fill vacant seats in the state’s Assembly District 6, 100, and 148.
The Assembly District 6 seat was vacated by Rep. Edwin Vargas when he resigned to pursue an academic post.
The Assembly District 148 seat was vacated when Rep. Daniel Fox resigned to accept an anticipated judicial nomination.
The Assembly District 100 seat was vacated when Rep. Quentin Williams was killed in a car crash earlier this month.
The winner of each election on February 28 will serve the remainder of each term, all of which expire at the end of 2024.
January 9, 2023 •
Miami City Commissioners Vote To Set Special Election
A special election has been set for February 27, to fill the seat recently vacated by former Commissioner Ken Russell. Commissioners had 10 days to appoint a replacement to serve out the remainder of Russell’s term but could not find […]
A special election has been set for February 27, to fill the seat recently vacated by former Commissioner Ken Russell.
Commissioners had 10 days to appoint a replacement to serve out the remainder of Russell’s term but could not find a consensus candidate.
District 2 comprises portions of Coconut Grove, Brickell, Edgewater, Morningside and downtown.
January 3, 2023 •
Kentucky Special Election Scheduled for February 21, 2023
Gov. Andy Beshear announced a special election on February 21, 2023, to fill the vacancy in Senate District 19 created by the resignation of Senator Morgan McGarvey. Under state law, when a legislator vacancy occurs while lawmakers are not in […]
Gov. Andy Beshear announced a special election on February 21, 2023, to fill the vacancy in Senate District 19 created by the resignation of Senator Morgan McGarvey.
Under state law, when a legislator vacancy occurs while lawmakers are not in session, the Governor may call the special election.
McGarvey is resigning from the position because he was elected U.S. representative for Kentucky’s 3rd congressional district.
January 3, 2023 •
Florida Governor Issues Dates For Special Election
Gov. Ron DeSantis scheduled a special primary and election to replace former state Rep. Joe Harding who resigned after he was indicted on charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and making false statements. Harding previously represented House District 24. The […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis scheduled a special primary and election to replace former state Rep. Joe Harding who resigned after he was indicted on charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and making false statements.
Harding previously represented House District 24.
The special primary is scheduled for March 7 with the special election following on May 16.
The Office of Secretary of State is expected to announce reporting dates for any PACs making contributions or expenditures to influence the elections.
December 22, 2022 •
New Hampshire Special Election Scheduled
A special election has been scheduled to be held on February 21 in New Hampshire. The special election is necessary after the Rochester House race between Republican David Walker and Democrat Rep. Chuck Grassie ended in a tie earlier this […]
A special election has been scheduled to be held on February 21 in New Hampshire.
The special election is necessary after the Rochester House race between Republican David Walker and Democrat Rep. Chuck Grassie ended in a tie earlier this year.
December 19, 2022 •
Virginia Governor Sets Special Election
Virginia Gov. Youngkin announced a special election to replace the late Del. Ronnie Campbell will take place January 10, 2023. Del. Campbell passed away this past week after a battle with cancer. Campbell represented the 24th District of the Virginia […]
Virginia Gov. Youngkin announced a special election to replace the late Del. Ronnie Campbell will take place January 10, 2023.
Del. Campbell passed away this past week after a battle with cancer.
Campbell represented the 24th District of the Virginia House of Delegates.
His wife, Ellen Campbell has announced that she will run for her late husband’s seat.
December 16, 2022 •
Pennsylvania Special Elections Scheduled and Challenged
As a result of a struggle over who holds a majority in the Pennsylvania state House, lawmakers scheduled special elections on two different dates to fill the same two vacancies. Democratic leadership scheduled special elections to fill vacancies in House […]
As a result of a struggle over who holds a majority in the Pennsylvania state House, lawmakers scheduled special elections on two different dates to fill the same two vacancies.
Democratic leadership scheduled special elections to fill vacancies in House District 34 and 35 for February 7, 2023, while Republican leadership scheduled them for May 16, 2023.
A lawsuit filed by Republican representatives will likely determine when the special elections will be held and which party has the power to schedule them.
December 2, 2022 •
Milwaukee Special Election Scheduled for April 4, 2023
Milwaukee Common Council President José G. Pérez called a special election to be held on April 4, 2023, to fill the vacant aldermanic seats in districts 1, 5, and 9. If a primary election is necessary to fill any of […]
Milwaukee Common Council President José G. Pérez called a special election to be held on April 4, 2023, to fill the vacant aldermanic seats in districts 1, 5, and 9.
If a primary election is necessary to fill any of these seats, it will be held on February 21, 2023.
November 29, 2022 •
Tennessee Governor Sets Special Election
Gov. Bill Lee has set upcoming election dates to fill Tennessee House District 86. The seat was vacated upon the death of Democratic State Rep. Barbara Cooper in late October at the age of 93. Tennessee allowed her name to […]
Gov. Bill Lee has set upcoming election dates to fill Tennessee House District 86.
The seat was vacated upon the death of Democratic State Rep. Barbara Cooper in late October at the age of 93.
Tennessee allowed her name to remain on the November ballot where she won.
A primary election will be held on January 24, 2023 with the general election being held on March 14, 2023.
October 31, 2022 •
Special Election Set for Vacant Mississippi House Seat
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves called a special election to be held to replace House District 23 Rep. Jim Beckett. House District 23 covers portions of Grenada, Calhoun, Lafayette, and Webster counties. The seat became vacant when Beckett resigned to become […]
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves called a special election to be held to replace House District 23 Rep. Jim Beckett.
House District 23 covers portions of Grenada, Calhoun, Lafayette, and Webster counties.
The seat became vacant when Beckett resigned to become the director of the Mississippi Public Utilities Staff.
The special election will be held on January 10, 2023.
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