September 10, 2021 •
Massachusetts Legislator Resigns
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Massachusetts State Sen. Joe Boncore resigned to become CEO of the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council. His current term is set to expire on January 4, 2023. The governor is expected to call for a special election to fill the vacant 1st […]
Massachusetts State Sen. Joe Boncore resigned to become CEO of the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council.
His current term is set to expire on January 4, 2023.
The governor is expected to call for a special election to fill the vacant 1st Suffolk and Middlesex District seat.
September 9, 2021 •
Georgia Special Election Announced
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has announced a special election for House District 165 to coincide with the November 2 municipal elections. If needed, a runoff will be held on November 30. The House District 165 seat became vacant upon the […]
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has announced a special election for House District 165 to coincide with the November 2 municipal elections.
If needed, a runoff will be held on November 30.
The House District 165 seat became vacant upon the passing of Rep. Mickey Stephens in August, who had held the seat continuously since 2009.
September 8, 2021 •
Maine Special Election Called for November 2
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Maine Gov. Mills and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced a special election to be held on November 2 for House District 86. The seat became vacant when Rep. Justin Fecteau resigned in July to pursue an out-of-state career opportunity. […]
Maine Gov. Mills and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced a special election to be held on November 2 for House District 86.
The seat became vacant when Rep. Justin Fecteau resigned in July to pursue an out-of-state career opportunity.
The winner of the special election will serve the remainder of the two-year term that is set to expire December 6, 2022.
September 8, 2021 •
Texas Governor Calls Special Election for House District 118
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has selected September 28 as the date of the House District 118 special election to replace former state Rep. Leo Pacheco. Pacheco resigned effective August 19 to accept a position with San Antonio College. House District […]
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has selected September 28 as the date of the House District 118 special election to replace former state Rep. Leo Pacheco.
Pacheco resigned effective August 19 to accept a position with San Antonio College.
House District 118 is in San Antonio and covers parts of Bexar County south and east of the city.
September 7, 2021 •
State Legislator Resigns
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Mississippi Rep. Abe Hudson Jr. has resigned effective August 30. Hudson has held the 29th District seat since winning a special election in 2016. Gov. Tate Reeves will set a special election to fill the District 29 seat until the […]
Mississippi Rep. Abe Hudson Jr. has resigned effective August 30.
Hudson has held the 29th District seat since winning a special election in 2016.
Gov. Tate Reeves will set a special election to fill the District 29 seat until the term ends in January 2024.
This is the third vacancy in the Mississippi Legislature to be filled in 2021.
September 1, 2021 •
Special Elections Called for Three Kentucky General Assembly Vacancies
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Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams announced that special elections will be held on November 2 to fill three vacancies in the General Assembly per writs of election issued by Gov. Andy Beshear. Voters will choose two new state representatives […]
Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams announced that special elections will be held on November 2 to fill three vacancies in the General Assembly per writs of election issued by Gov. Andy Beshear.
Voters will choose two new state representatives and one state senator.
House District 51 was vacated by the death of Rep. John “Bam” Carney; House District 89 was vacated by the resignation of Rep. Robert Goforth; and Senate District 22 was vacated by the death of Sen. Tom Buford.
August 31, 2021 •
Special Election Announced
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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a special primary election for House District 76 will be held on November 16 with runoff elections held on December 14, if necessary. The special general election will be held on March 1, 2022. […]
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a special primary election for House District 76 will be held on November 16 with runoff elections held on December 14, if necessary.
The special general election will be held on March 1, 2022.
The seat was previously held by Rep. Thad McClammy who passed away on August 21.
August 30, 2021 •
Massachusetts Special Election Scheduled for November 30
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Massachusetts state officials scheduled a special election on November 30 for the state House seat in the 4th Essex District. The seat became vacant when Rep. Brad Mill resigned to accept an appointment to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. A primary […]
Massachusetts state officials scheduled a special election on November 30 for the state House seat in the 4th Essex District.
The seat became vacant when Rep. Brad Mill resigned to accept an appointment to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.
A primary will be held on November 2.
August 25, 2021 •
Kentucky Lawmaker Facing Criminal Charges Resigns
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Kentucky Rep. Robert Goforth, who won reelection despite facing criminal charges for allegedly choking a woman during a domestic dispute, resigned from his House District 89 seat. A House panel dismissed a citizen’s impeachment petition seeking his removal from office […]
Kentucky Rep. Robert Goforth, who won reelection despite facing criminal charges for allegedly choking a woman during a domestic dispute, resigned from his House District 89 seat.
A House panel dismissed a citizen’s impeachment petition seeking his removal from office after determining impeachment does not apply to legislators under the state’s constitution.
Gov. Andy Beshear will set the date for a special election to fill the seat.
August 23, 2021 •
Rhode Island Special Election Scheduled for November 2
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Rhode Island State officials scheduled a special election on November 2 for the state Senate seat in Providence District 3. The seat became vacant when Sen. Gayle Goldin resigned to accept a position as a senior adviser in the U.S. […]
Rhode Island State officials scheduled a special election on November 2 for the state Senate seat in Providence District 3.
The seat became vacant when Sen. Gayle Goldin resigned to accept a position as a senior adviser in the U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau.
A primary will be held on October 5, if necessary.
August 19, 2021 •
Governor Abbott Calls for Special Election for Constitutional Propositions
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Texas Gov. Abbott announced a special election on November 2 for eight proposed constitutional amendments approved by the Texas Legislature during the 87th session. The amendments include a prohibition on state or local restrictions on religious services and a provision […]
Texas Gov. Abbott announced a special election on November 2 for eight proposed constitutional amendments approved by the Texas Legislature during the 87th session.
The amendments include a prohibition on state or local restrictions on religious services and a provision allowing certain charitable raffles at rodeo venues.
August 18, 2021 •
Texas Governor Announces Special Election for August 31
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On August 6, Gov. Greg Abbott announced a special election for State House District 10 is to be held on August 31 to fill the vacancy caused by the election of Representative Jake Ellzey to the 6th Congressional District on […]
On August 6, Gov. Greg Abbott announced a special election for State House District 10 is to be held on August 31 to fill the vacancy caused by the election of Representative Jake Ellzey to the 6th Congressional District on July 27.
As of the candidate filing deadline of August 12, there are a total of eight candidates running for this seat.
If necessary, a special general runoff election will be scheduled.
The winning candidate will serve the remainder of Ellzey’s term through January 2023.
August 5, 2021 •
Iowa Special Election Scheduled for September 14
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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation to schedule a special election for House District 37 on September 14 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Rep. John Landon on July 29, 2021. Iowa law requires a special […]
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation to schedule a special election for House District 37 on September 14 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Rep. John Landon on July 29, 2021.
Iowa law requires a special election to be called within five days following a vacancy in the Iowa legislature.
There is no primary, and candidates will be nominated directly by political parties.
The winning candidate will serve the remainder of Landon’s term, which runs through 2022, and the seat will come up for election again next year.
August 4, 2021 •
Michigan State Senate Special Primary Results
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Michigan State Capitol - By Brian Charles Watson
Two special primaries were held yesterday to determine who would be on the ballot for the Nov. 2 special election to fill two vacant state senate seats. For Michigan State Senate District 8, Democrat Martin Genter and Republican Douglas Wozniak […]
Two special primaries were held yesterday to determine who would be on the ballot for the Nov. 2 special election to fill two vacant state senate seats.
For Michigan State Senate District 8, Democrat Martin Genter and Republican Douglas Wozniak won their respective special primary elections to fill the seat vacated by Sen. Pete Lucido.
They advance to the Nov. 2 special election with Andrew Kamal, who is running as an independent.
For Michigan State Senate District 28, Democrat Keith Courtade and Republican state Rep. Mark Huizenga won their respective special primary elections to fill the seat vacated by Sen. Peter MacGregor.
Republicans currently have a 20-16 majority in the Michigan State Senate.
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