January 3, 2020 •
Minnesota Will Have Special Elections to Fill Two Vacant Seats in House
On February 4, 2020, special elections will be held to fill vacancies in Minnesota House Districts 30A and 60A. Rep. Diane Loeffler, a Democrat from Minneapolis, died in November creating the vacancy in District 60A. Rep. Nick Zerwas, a Republican […]
On February 4, 2020, special elections will be held to fill vacancies in Minnesota House Districts 30A and 60A.
Rep. Diane Loeffler, a Democrat from Minneapolis, died in November creating the vacancy in District 60A.
Rep. Nick Zerwas, a Republican from Elk River, resigned from District 30A on December 6 to focus on spending time with his family.
The special primary for District 30A will be held January 14, while the special primary for District 60A will be held January 21.
The later date for District 60A accommodates college students living in the district who return that day to the University of Minnesota for spring semester.
December 24, 2019 •
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Calls Special Election
Gov. Andy Beshear called a special election to fill two open seats in House District 67 and House District 99. Rep. Rocky Adkins, a Democrat from Sandy Hook resigned to become Beshear’s senior adviser. Rep. Dennis Keene, a Democrat from […]
Gov. Andy Beshear called a special election to fill two open seats in House District 67 and House District 99.
Rep. Rocky Adkins, a Democrat from Sandy Hook resigned to become Beshear’s senior adviser.
Rep. Dennis Keene, a Democrat from Wilder, resigned to become commissioner of the Department of Local Government.
The elections will be held February 25, 2020.
December 19, 2019 •
Washington State Representative Resigns
State Rep. Kristine Reeves, a Federal Way Democrat, resigned from the Legislature Monday. Reeves, who represented the 30th Legislative District, implied she may run for the U.S. Congress next year. There will not be a special election to fill the […]
State Rep. Kristine Reeves, a Federal Way Democrat, resigned from the Legislature Monday.
Reeves, who represented the 30th Legislative District, implied she may run for the U.S. Congress next year.
There will not be a special election to fill the vacancy. Instead, the state Democrat party will call a meeting of the 30th District Precinct Committee officers to choose three candidates.
King and Pierce county council members will then host a joint meeting to choose Reeves’ successor.
December 19, 2019 •
Special Elections Scheduled for Massachusetts House and Senate
Special elections for the 32nd Middlesex House District and Plymouth and Barnstable Senate District have been scheduled by their respective legislative bodies. Both seats were vacated when their officeholders left for executive positions. Rep. Paul Brodeur, a Democrat, resigned after […]
Special elections for the 32nd Middlesex House District and Plymouth and Barnstable Senate District have been scheduled by their respective legislative bodies.
Both seats were vacated when their officeholders left for executive positions.
Rep. Paul Brodeur, a Democrat, resigned after winning the Melrose mayoral election.
Sen. Vinny DeMacedo, Republican from Plymouth, stepped down to become director of regional partnerships at Bridgewater State University.
The 32nd Middlesex primary election will be held on February 4, and a general election will be held on March 3.
The Plymouth and Barnstable primary election will be held on March 3, and a general election will be held on March 31.
December 18, 2019 •
Pennsylvania Special Election Set for February
House Speaker Mike Turzai announced a special election for House District 190. The seat became vacant when Rep. Movita Johnson-Harrell, a Philadelphia Democrat, resigned. Johnson-Harrell was indicted for allegedly embezzling over a half million dollars from her charity, Motivations Education […]
House Speaker Mike Turzai announced a special election for House District 190.
The seat became vacant when Rep. Movita Johnson-Harrell, a Philadelphia Democrat, resigned.
Johnson-Harrell was indicted for allegedly embezzling over a half million dollars from her charity, Motivations Education and Consultation Associates (MECA).
The special election will be held on February 25.
December 18, 2019 •
Special Election Scheduled for Rhode Island House Seat
Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea has announced special election dates for Rhode Island House District 56. The seat became vacant when Rep. Shelby Maldonado, a Providence Democrat, resigned to be Hispanic Outreach Director for the American Israeli Public Affairs […]
Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea has announced special election dates for Rhode Island House District 56.
The seat became vacant when Rep. Shelby Maldonado, a Providence Democrat, resigned to be Hispanic Outreach Director for the American Israeli Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).
Assuming more than one candidate from either major party qualifies for the ballot, the special primary election will be held on Tuesday, February 4.
The general election will be held on Tuesday, March 3.
December 11, 2019 •
Georgia Secretary of State Announces Special Election for House District 171
The Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced a special election for January 28 for House District 171. The seat is vacant after Rep. Jay Powell unexpectedly died in November while attending a Republican leadership retreat. A runoff election is scheduled […]
The Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced a special election for January 28 for House District 171.
The seat is vacant after Rep. Jay Powell unexpectedly died in November while attending a Republican leadership retreat.
A runoff election is scheduled for February 25 if no candidate receives a majority of the vote during the special election.
The winner of the election will serve the remaining year of Powell’s term.
December 9, 2019 •
Connecticut Governor Announces Special Election for House District 151
Gov. Ned Lamont announced a special election on January 21, 2020 for House District 151. The seat for House District 151 was vacated earlier this week by Rep. Fred Camillo after being elected first selectman of Greenwich in November. The […]
Gov. Ned Lamont announced a special election on January 21, 2020 for House District 151.
The seat for House District 151 was vacated earlier this week by Rep. Fred Camillo after being elected first selectman of Greenwich in November.
The winner of the special election will complete the remaining year of Camillo’s term.
December 4, 2019 •
Connecticut Governor Announces Special Elections
Gov. Ned Lamont announced a special election on January 14, 2020, to fill two vacancies in the House of Representatives. House District 48 was most recently held by Rep. Linda Orange who passed away due to pancreatic cancer. Rep. Brenda […]
Gov. Ned Lamont announced a special election on January 14, 2020, to fill two vacancies in the House of Representatives.
House District 48 was most recently held by Rep. Linda Orange who passed away due to pancreatic cancer.
Rep. Brenda Kupchick resigned from the House District 132 seat on November 22 to assume office as chief elected official of Fairfield.
November 26, 2019 •
Maryland Governor Appoints New District 22 Delegate
Gov. Larry Hogan has announced the appointment of Nicole Williams to represent District 22 in Prince George’s County. Williams is replacing Del. Tawanna Gaines, who resigned last month after pleading guilty in federal court to illegally using campaign funds for […]
Gov. Larry Hogan has announced the appointment of Nicole Williams to represent District 22 in Prince George’s County.
Williams is replacing Del. Tawanna Gaines, who resigned last month after pleading guilty in federal court to illegally using campaign funds for personal benefit.
Gov. Hogan appointed Williams following the unanimous recommendations by the Prince George’s County Democratic Central Committee.
November 21, 2019 •
Alaska Governor Chooses Candidate to Fill Vacant House Seat
Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced that Melvin Gillis has been selected to fill the vacant South Anchorage state House of Representatives District 25 seat. The seat became vacant when Josh Revak was confirmed to the Senate seat that was held by […]
Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced that Melvin Gillis has been selected to fill the vacant South Anchorage state House of Representatives District 25 seat.
The seat became vacant when Josh Revak was confirmed to the Senate seat that was held by Sen. Chris Birch, who passed away in August.
Gillis was one of three candidates picked by local party officials.
House Republicans will have to approve the appointment.
November 19, 2019 •
Kentucky Governor Sets Date for Special Election
Gov. Matt Bevin executed a writ of election to fill the vacant Senate 38th District seat. The special election will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. The seat became vacant after Sen. Dan Seum resigned effective November 16.
Gov. Matt Bevin executed a writ of election to fill the vacant Senate 38th District seat.
The special election will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.
The seat became vacant after Sen. Dan Seum resigned effective November 16.
November 15, 2019 •
California Governor Sets Special Election
Gov. Gavin Newsom set March 3, 2020, as the date for the special elections to fill the vacant 25th Congressional District seat and 28th Senate District seat. The 25th Congressional District seat became vacant when former Rep. Katie Hill resigned […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom set March 3, 2020, as the date for the special elections to fill the vacant 25th Congressional District seat and 28th Senate District seat.
The 25th Congressional District seat became vacant when former Rep. Katie Hill resigned amid allegations that she violated House ethics rules.
The 28th Senate District seat became vacant when former Sen. Jeff Stone resigned to accept an appointment to become the U.S. Department of Labor’s western regional director.
A runoff election will be held on May 12 if no candidate wins a majority.
March 3 is also the scheduled date for California’s 2020 presidential primary election.
November 8, 2019 •
California State Senator Resigns After Accepting Department of Labor Appointment
Sen. Jeff Stone resigned from Senate District 28 on November 1 to accept an appointment as the U.S. Department of Labor’s western regional director. Gov. Gavin Newsom must call a special election within 14 days of the vacancy to fill […]
Sen. Jeff Stone resigned from Senate District 28 on November 1 to accept an appointment as the U.S. Department of Labor’s western regional director.
Gov. Gavin Newsom must call a special election within 14 days of the vacancy to fill the seat.
It is likely Gov. Newsom will schedule the special election to coincide with the March 3 primary election.
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