January 7, 2022 •
Connecticut Special Election Scheduled
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Connecticut State Capitol
Connecticut Gov. Lamont announced a special election for Assembly District 71 to be held on February 22. The seat became vacant when Rep. Anthony “Tony” D’Amelio retired last week. The winner of the special election will serve the remainder of […]
Connecticut Gov. Lamont announced a special election for Assembly District 71 to be held on February 22.
The seat became vacant when Rep. Anthony “Tony” D’Amelio retired last week.
The winner of the special election will serve the remainder of the two-year term set to expire in December 2022.
January 4, 2022 •
Michigan Special Election Called for House District 15
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Michigan State Capitol - By Brian Charles Watson
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a special election to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives following the election of District 15 Rep. Abdullah Hammoud as mayor of Dearborn. The special primary election will be held on March 1 […]
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a special election to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives following the election of District 15 Rep. Abdullah Hammoud as mayor of Dearborn.
The special primary election will be held on March 1 and the general election will be held on May 3.
January 3, 2022 •
Kentucky Special Election Scheduled for February 22
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The Kentucky State Capitol building
Gov. Andy Beshear announced a special election on February 22, 2022, to fill the vacancy in Kentucky House District 42 created by the resignation of Rep. Reginald Meeks. Under state law, when a legislator vacancy occurs while lawmakers are not […]
Gov. Andy Beshear announced a special election on February 22, 2022, to fill the vacancy in Kentucky House District 42 created by the resignation of Rep. Reginald Meeks.
Under state law, when a legislator vacancy occurs while lawmakers are not in session, the Governor may call the special election.
Meeks, who has represented House District 42 since January 2001, announced his retirement December 17, saying that he needed time to focus on his health and family.
The winner of the election will take office as soon as the results are certified by both the Jefferson County Board of Elections and the State Board of Elections.
December 22, 2021 •
Houston, Texas Announces Special Election
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A special election for Houston City Council District G is scheduled for January 25, 2022. The special election was called after former incumbent Greg Travis resigned on October 27 to run for the District 133 seat in the Texas House of Representatives. […]
A special election for Houston City Council District G is scheduled for January 25, 2022.
The special election was called after former incumbent Greg Travis resigned on October 27 to run for the District 133 seat in the Texas House of Representatives.
Travis served on the 16-member Houston City Council from 2016 to 2021.
Five candidates filed to run in the special election by the deadline: Mary Nan Huffman, Piper Madland, D. Duke Millard, Raul Reyes Jr., and Houshang Taghizadeh.
December 20, 2021 •
Virginia Special Election Announced
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House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn announced the special election for Virginia House District 89 will be held on January 11, 2022. The election is to fill the seat vacated by Del. Jay Jones, who is resigning to prioritize time with his […]
House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn announced the special election for Virginia House District 89 will be held on January 11, 2022.
The election is to fill the seat vacated by Del. Jay Jones, who is resigning to prioritize time with his family.
December 15, 2021 •
Michigan Special Elections Called for Three House Vacancies
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Michigan State Capitol - By Brian Charles Watson
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced special elections to fill three vacancies in the Michigan House of Representatives following the election of District 36 Rep. Douglas Wozniak and District 74 Rep. Mark Huizenga to the Michigan State Senate, and the passing of […]
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced special elections to fill three vacancies in the Michigan House of Representatives following the election of District 36 Rep. Douglas Wozniak and District 74 Rep. Mark Huizenga to the Michigan State Senate, and the passing of District 43 Rep. Andrea Schroeder.
The special primary elections will be held on March 1, 2022, and the general elections will be held on May 3, 2022.
An election to fill the expected vacancy in District 15 due to Rep. Abdullah Hammoud’s election as mayor of Dearborn has not been called because Hammoud has not yet resigned.
The District 15 special election is expected to be held on the same dates of March 1 and May 3.
December 13, 2021 •
Connecticut Special Election Scheduled
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Connecticut State Capitol - John Phelan
Connecticut Gov. Lamont announced a special election for House District 144 to be held on January 25, 2022. The seat became vacant when Rep. Caroline Simmons was sworn in as the first female mayor of Stamford. The winner of the […]
Connecticut Gov. Lamont announced a special election for House District 144 to be held on January 25, 2022.
The seat became vacant when Rep. Caroline Simmons was sworn in as the first female mayor of Stamford.
The winner of the special election will serve the remainder of the two-year term set to expire in December 2022.
Lamont is also expected to call for a special election to fill the vacant seat in House District 71.
State Rep. Anthony “Tony” D’Amelio announced he will retire on December 31 at midnight to spend more time with his family and focus on running his restaurant.
December 13, 2021 •
Special Election for California Assembly District 49 Announced
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California State Capitol Building - Jeff Turner
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a special election for state Assembly District 49. Newsom appointed the current Assemblyman, Ed Chau, to the Los Angeles Superior Court bench. The primary for the special election will be held on February 15, 2022, […]
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a special election for state Assembly District 49.
Newsom appointed the current Assemblyman, Ed Chau, to the Los Angeles Superior Court bench.
The primary for the special election will be held on February 15, 2022, and the special election on April 19, 2022.
November 17, 2021 •
Maine Special Election Scheduled
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Maine Capitol Building
Maine Gov. Mills announced a special election to be held on January 11, 2022, for House District 27. The seat became vacant when Rep. Kyle Bailey resigned in October to pursue other career opportunities. The winner of the special election […]
Maine Gov. Mills announced a special election to be held on January 11, 2022, for House District 27.
The seat became vacant when Rep. Kyle Bailey resigned in October to pursue other career opportunities.
The winner of the special election will serve the remainder of the two-year term set to expire in December 2022.
November 16, 2021 •
South Carolina Special Election Announced
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South Carolina Capitol Building
The president of the South Carolina Senate announced a special election to replace the late Sen. Hugh Leatherman. The primary election will occur on January 25, 2022, with runoffs, if necessary, on February 8, 2022, and the special general election […]
The president of the South Carolina Senate announced a special election to replace the late Sen. Hugh Leatherman.
The primary election will occur on January 25, 2022, with runoffs, if necessary, on February 8, 2022, and the special general election on March 29, 2022.
November 15, 2021 •
Iowa Special Election Scheduled for December 14
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Iowa Capitol Building - Ashton B Crew
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds called a special election on December 14 to fill the Senate District 1 vacancy caused by the resignation of Sen. Zach Whiting. Whiting resigned effective October 30 to take a job with the conservative think tank, […]
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds called a special election on December 14 to fill the Senate District 1 vacancy caused by the resignation of Sen. Zach Whiting.
Whiting resigned effective October 30 to take a job with the conservative think tank, Texas Public Policy Foundation.
There is no primary, and the filing deadline is November 19.
The winning candidate will serve the remainder of Whiting’s term, which runs through 2022.
November 3, 2021 •
Kentucky Republicans Projected to Sweep Special Elections
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The Kentucky State Capitol building
Kentucky Republicans are projected to sweep the three legislative special elections and retain their supermajority. Michael ‘Sarge’ Pollock is projected to defeat Democrat Eddie Rogers to win House District 51, filling the vacancy created by the death of Rep. John […]
Kentucky Republicans are projected to sweep the three legislative special elections and retain their supermajority.
Michael ‘Sarge’ Pollock is projected to defeat Democrat Eddie Rogers to win House District 51, filling the vacancy created by the death of Rep. John “Bam” Carney.
Timmy Truett is projected to defeat Democrat Mae Suramek to win House District 89 and succeed former Rep. Robert Goforth, who resigned in August.
Dr. Donald Douglas is projected to defeat Democrat Helen Bukulmez to win Senate District 22, filling the vacancy created by the death of Sen. Tom Buford.
November 3, 2021 •
Pennsylvania Special Election Results
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Pennsylvania Capitol Building
Democrat Thom Welby will serve as the next Pennsylvania state representative for District 113. Welby defeated challenger Dominick Manetti handily in the special election and will serve the remainder of the term that ends next November. The seat was left […]
Democrat Thom Welby will serve as the next Pennsylvania state representative for District 113.
Welby defeated challenger Dominick Manetti handily in the special election and will serve the remainder of the term that ends next November.
The seat was left vacant after Sen. Marty Flynn won election to the state Senate.
Democrat Gina Curry will serve as the next state representative for District 164 after defeating Brian Shariff Taylor in a special election.
District 164 was left vacant after former Rep. Margo Davidson resigned following theft charges.
Curry will serve the remainder of the term that ends next November.
November 3, 2021 •
Zurier Wins Special Election
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Rhode Island State House - by Farragutful
Democrat Sam Zurier defeated Alex Cannon in a special election to serve as the next Rhode Island state Senator for District 3. The District 3 seat became vacant after Sen. Gayle Goldin resigned earlier this year to take a job […]
Democrat Sam Zurier defeated Alex Cannon in a special election to serve as the next Rhode Island state Senator for District 3.
The District 3 seat became vacant after Sen. Gayle Goldin resigned earlier this year to take a job with the Biden administration.
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