August 2, 2021 •
Pennsylvania Sets Special Election for House District 164
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The Pennsylvania Speaker of the House announced a special election for House District 164 on November 2, the same day as the general election. The district seat became vacant when Rep. Margo Davidson resigned after being charged with theft and […]
The Pennsylvania Speaker of the House announced a special election for House District 164 on November 2, the same day as the general election.
The district seat became vacant when Rep. Margo Davidson resigned after being charged with theft and election code violations related to her improper use of state funds and improper campaign finance reporting.
The winner of the special election will serve the remainder of Davidson’s term ending November 30, 2022.
July 15, 2021 •
Mississippi Special Elections Announced
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Mississippi State Capitol - by Ken Lund
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has announced special elections for November 2 to fill the two Senate seats recently vacated after two Democratic Senators resigned on June 30. If needed, runoff elections will be held on November 23. Sen. Tammy Witherspoon […]
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has announced special elections for November 2 to fill the two Senate seats recently vacated after two Democratic Senators resigned on June 30.
If needed, runoff elections will be held on November 23.
Sen. Tammy Witherspoon of District 38 resigned to serve as the newly elected mayor of Magnolia and Sen. Sampson Jackson of District 32 retired.
July 13, 2021 •
Louisiana House District 102 Special Election Set for November 13
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Louisiana election officials have scheduled a special election November 13 for the District 102 seat in the Louisiana House of Representatives. The seat became vacant after former incumbent Gary Carter Jr. was elected to the state Senate on June 12. […]
Louisiana election officials have scheduled a special election November 13 for the District 102 seat in the Louisiana House of Representatives.
The seat became vacant after former incumbent Gary Carter Jr. was elected to the state Senate on June 12.
The primary is scheduled for October 9, and the filing deadline is on July 16.
July 6, 2021 •
Connecticut Special Election Scheduled
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A special election has been scheduled for August 17 by Connecticut Gov. Lamont for Senate District 36. The seat became vacant when Alex Kasser resigned in June because of stress from a long-running divorce case.
A special election has been scheduled for August 17 by Connecticut Gov. Lamont for Senate District 36.
The seat became vacant when Alex Kasser resigned in June because of stress from a long-running divorce case.
July 6, 2021 •
New Hampshire Governor Announces Special Election
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New Hampshire State House - AlexiusHoratius
New Hampshire Gov. Sununu approved two special elections on June 30 to fill empty seats in Cheshire District 9 and Hillsborough District 7. If there is more than one candidate filed for either political party, the towns in that district […]
New Hampshire Gov. Sununu approved two special elections on June 30 to fill empty seats in Cheshire District 9 and Hillsborough District 7.
If there is more than one candidate filed for either political party, the towns in that district are scheduled to hold a primary election on September 7 and the general election on October 26.
If only one person from each political party files for the position, there will be no primary and the general election will proceed on September 7.
June 10, 2021 •
Pennsylvania Sets Special Election for House District 113
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The Pennsylvania Speaker of the House announced a special election for House District 113 on November 2, the same day as the general election. The district seat became vacant former Rep. Marty Flynn won a special election to join the […]
The Pennsylvania Speaker of the House announced a special election for House District 113 on November 2, the same day as the general election.
The district seat became vacant former Rep. Marty Flynn won a special election to join the state Senate.
The winner of the special election will serve the remainder of Flynn’s term until the end of 2022.
June 3, 2021 •
Date for Tennessee Special Election Set
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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has announced special election dates to fill the vacancy left by the late Rep. Mike Carter who died of pancreatic cancer last month. The special general election will be held on September 14 after the special […]
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has announced special election dates to fill the vacancy left by the late Rep. Mike Carter who died of pancreatic cancer last month.
The special general election will be held on September 14 after the special primary election on July 27.
May 20, 2021 •
Governor Sets July 27 as Special Runoff Date for U.S. House District 6
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has selected July 27 as the date of the special election runoff to replace the late Rep. Ron Wright in Texas’ 6th Congressional District. Ron Wright, a second-term congressman, died in February after being diagnosed with COVID-19. The race for […]
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has selected July 27 as the date of the special election runoff to replace the late Rep. Ron Wright in Texas’ 6th Congressional District.
Ron Wright, a second-term congressman, died in February after being diagnosed with COVID-19.
The race for Wright’s unfinished term pits Wright’s widow, Susan Wright, against state Rep. Jake Ellzey of Waxahachie.
Wright, a member of the State Republican Executive Committee, finished first in the May 1 special election, which had 23 candidates. She got 19% of the vote.
Ellzey came in second with 14%.
May 11, 2021 •
Georgia Special Elections Announced
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has announced special elections for House districts 34 and 156 to be held on June 15 to fill seats recently vacated by lawmaker resignations. Rep. Bert Reeves resigned to accept a position at Georgia Tech and […]
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has announced special elections for House districts 34 and 156 to be held on June 15 to fill seats recently vacated by lawmaker resignations.
Rep. Bert Reeves resigned to accept a position at Georgia Tech and Rep. Greg Morris resigned after being elected to the State Transportation Board.
May 7, 2021 •
Louisiana State Senate District 7 Special Election Set for July 10
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Louisiana election officials have scheduled a special election for the District 7 seat in the Louisiana State Senate for July 10. The seat became vacant after Troy Carter was elected to the U.S. House to represent Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional District […]
Louisiana election officials have scheduled a special election for the District 7 seat in the Louisiana State Senate for July 10.
The seat became vacant after Troy Carter was elected to the U.S. House to represent Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional District on April 24.
The primary will take place on June 12, and the filing deadline is on May 7.
May 6, 2021 •
Concord, New Hampshire Sets City Council Special Election
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The Concord City Clerk’s Office announced a special election for City Council Ward 4 to be held on Tuesday, July 13. The seat is vacant after former Councilor Meredith Hatfield resigned her position due to moving out of the city. […]
The Concord City Clerk’s Office announced a special election for City Council Ward 4 to be held on Tuesday, July 13.
The seat is vacant after former Councilor Meredith Hatfield resigned her position due to moving out of the city.
The winner of the special election will serve the remainder of Hatfield’s term until the end of 2021.
May 5, 2021 •
Florida Special Election Announced
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Gov. Ron DeSantis - by Gage Skidmore
Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced the special election to fill Florida’s 20th Congressional District to replace Rep. Alcee Hastings who died last month. The special primary election will be held on November 2 with the special general election being held […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced the special election to fill Florida’s 20th Congressional District to replace Rep. Alcee Hastings who died last month.
The special primary election will be held on November 2 with the special general election being held on January 11, 2022.
May 3, 2021 •
Georgia Representative Resigns
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Georgia State Representative Bert Reeves resigned on April 30 after accepting the position of vice president for institute relations at Geris Tech. Gov. Brian Kemp is expected to announce a special election for the now vacant District 34 seat.
Georgia State Representative Bert Reeves resigned on April 30 after accepting the position of vice president for institute relations at Geris Tech.
Gov. Brian Kemp is expected to announce a special election for the now vacant District 34 seat.
April 30, 2021 •
California Governor Announces Special Election August 31
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order calling for a special election on August 31 to fill the vacancy in Assembly District 18. Former Rep. Rob Bonta was sworn in as California’s attorney general on April 23. The date of […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order calling for a special election on August 31 to fill the vacancy in Assembly District 18.
Former Rep. Rob Bonta was sworn in as California’s attorney general on April 23.
The date of the special primary is set for June 29.
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