November 1, 2019 •
Maryland Governor Sets Special Election Date

Congressman Elijah Cummings
Gov. Larry Hogan has set February 4, 2020, as the date for the special primary election to fill the vacant 7th Congressional District seat. The seat is vacant after Rep. Elijah Cummings passed away earlier this month. The special general […]
Gov. Larry Hogan has set February 4, 2020, as the date for the special primary election to fill the vacant 7th Congressional District seat.
The seat is vacant after Rep. Elijah Cummings passed away earlier this month.
The special general election to fill the remainder of Rep. Cumming’s term will be held on April 28, 2020; the same day as Maryland’s regularly scheduled primary election.
October 31, 2019 •
California Representative Resigns Amid Ethics Probe
Rep. Katie Hill resigned from her 25th Congressional District seat after an investigation of allegations that she violated House ethics rules. Gov. Gavin Newsom will have up to two weeks to set the date for a special election to fill […]
Rep. Katie Hill resigned from her 25th Congressional District seat after an investigation of allegations that she violated House ethics rules.
Gov. Gavin Newsom will have up to two weeks to set the date for a special election to fill the vacancy.
The special election could potentially coincide with the state’s March 3 primary election.
October 17, 2019 •
Maryland Governor to Call Special Election After the Passing of Rep. Elijah Cummings

Congressman Elijah Cummings
Gov. Larry Hogan will soon issue a proclamation stating a special primary and a special general election will be held to fill the vacant 7th Congressional District seat. The seat became vacant after Rep. Elijah Cummings passed away early Thursday […]
Gov. Larry Hogan will soon issue a proclamation stating a special primary and a special general election will be held to fill the vacant 7th Congressional District seat.
The seat became vacant after Rep. Elijah Cummings passed away early Thursday morning.
A date for the special election has not yet been determined.
October 15, 2019 •
Tennessee Calls Special Election for House District 77

Tennessee Capitol Building - Ichabod
A special election will take place on December 19 to fill a vacancy in House District 77. Former Rep. Bill Sanderson cited family and business demands in his resignation. The Obion County Commission appointed Casey Hood to serve as an […]
A special election will take place on December 19 to fill a vacancy in House District 77.
Former Rep. Bill Sanderson cited family and business demands in his resignation.
The Obion County Commission appointed Casey Hood to serve as an interim representative until the special election is held.
September 24, 2019 •
Wisconsin Gov. Calls Special Election for 7th Congressional District Seat

Congressman Sean Duffy - Gage Skidmore
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers issued an executive order calling for a special election to fill Rep. Sean Duffy’s vacant seat in the 7th Congressional District. The election will take place on January 27, 2020. Duffy announced his resignation earlier this […]
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers issued an executive order calling for a special election to fill Rep. Sean Duffy’s vacant seat in the 7th Congressional District.
The election will take place on January 27, 2020.
Duffy announced his resignation earlier this year after revealing the child he and his wife are expecting in October will have medical issues.
Due to Duffy’s resignation, effective at 5 p.m. on September 23, Evers stated a primary for the seat, if necessary, will be held on December 30.
September 23, 2019 •
Mississippi Governor Announces Special Election for Senate District 50

Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant
Gov. Phil Bryant announced a special election on November 5 for Senate District 50. A special judge for Harrison County Circuit Court vacated the August 6 primary results due to possible voter irregularities. Five of the district’s 16 precincts will […]
Gov. Phil Bryant announced a special election on November 5 for Senate District 50.
A special judge for Harrison County Circuit Court vacated the August 6 primary results due to possible voter irregularities.
Five of the district’s 16 precincts will be allowed to re-vote during the special election to conclude the Republican primary.
No Democratic candidates ran for the vacant seat during the Democratic primary.
The winner of the special election will serve the full term for Senate District 50.
September 11, 2019 •
Kentucky Governor Sets Special Election to Fill Sudden Vacancy
Gov. Matt Bevin announced Tuesday, November 5 as the special election date to fill the sudden vacancy of House District 18. Rep. Tim Moore resigned his seat midterm, citing his own belief in term limits. The special election will be […]
Gov. Matt Bevin announced Tuesday, November 5 as the special election date to fill the sudden vacancy of House District 18.
Rep. Tim Moore resigned his seat midterm, citing his own belief in term limits.
The special election will be held on the same date as the statewide general election.
September 11, 2019 •
Colorado Recall Efforts Fail Against Pete Lee, Persist Against Leroy Garcia

Sens. Pete Lee and Leroy Garcia
Recall efforts against Sen. Pete Lee of Senate District 11 failed on September 10. Similar recall efforts have recently targeted Senate President Leroy Garcia of Senate District 3. Proponents of Lee’s recall notified the Secretary of State’s Office that they […]
Recall efforts against Sen. Pete Lee of Senate District 11 failed on September 10.
Similar recall efforts have recently targeted Senate President Leroy Garcia of Senate District 3.
Proponents of Lee’s recall notified the Secretary of State’s Office that they would not submit the recall petition signatures required by 5 p.m. September 10.
The petition needed 11,304 signatures to recall Lee, who was targeted for sponsoring legislation to create a paid family and medical leave program to be funded by a mandatory fee on businesses and employees.
Garcia, who won his reelection in November with more than 70% of the vote, was targeted for recall after voting for a bill to restrict oil and gas production in Colorado.
If proponents for Garcia’s recall gather 13,506 signatures by the petition deadline of October 18, the effort will trigger a special election that could be held in District 3 in early 2020.
September 11, 2019 •
Georgia State Representative Announces Resignation

Georgia State Capitol Building
State Rep. Ed Rynders announced his resignation from House District 152. Rynders suffered a heart attack over the summer and cited his ongoing health issues for his resignation. Gov. Brian Kemp announced a special election on November 5 to fill […]
State Rep. Ed Rynders announced his resignation from House District 152.
Rynders suffered a heart attack over the summer and cited his ongoing health issues for his resignation.
Gov. Brian Kemp announced a special election on November 5 to fill the vacant seat.
The winner of the special election will complete the remaining year of Rynders’ term.
September 10, 2019 •
El Paso City Council Votes to Hold Special Election for District 3 Seat

City Rep. Cassandra Hernandez
El Paso City Council voted to hold a special election on November 5 to replace a District 3 councilwoman after a Facebook post on her public page announced her candidacy for mayor. The post by city Rep. Cassandra Hernandez, which […]
El Paso City Council voted to hold a special election on November 5 to replace a District 3 councilwoman after a Facebook post on her public page announced her candidacy for mayor.
The post by city Rep. Cassandra Hernandez, which was later deleted, triggered a resign-to-run law.
The law states that an elected official must resign from office upon announcing a run for another seat.
Rep. Hernandez said she did not upload the post but one of her supporters did.
Hernandez asked city leaders to use their discretion to vote no and asked to be able to vote.
However, her request to vote was denied and the special election for her position was approved with a 4-3 vote.
Hernandez cannot run for her seat in the special election because she is under a holdover clause, meaning she is keeping the seat until her successor fills it.
September 5, 2019 •
Texas Calls Special Elections for House Districts 28, 100

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Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday, November 5 as the special election date to fill House Districts 28 and 100. Rep. John Zerwas announced his early resignation from District 28, effective September 30, after being appointed the executive vice chancellor for […]
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday, November 5 as the special election date to fill House Districts 28 and 100.
Rep. John Zerwas announced his early resignation from District 28, effective September 30, after being appointed the executive vice chancellor for health affairs for the University of Texas.
District 100 was vacated by former Rep. Eric Johnson, who resigned when he was elected mayor of Dallas.
August 20, 2019 •
Special Election Scheduled for Houston House Seat

Texas Capitol Building
Gov. Greg Abbott has scheduled a November 5 special election for House District 148. The Houston seat’s representative, Democrat Jessica Farrar, has served in the Texas House for 25 years, but is stepping down to care for her mother. The […]
Gov. Greg Abbott has scheduled a November 5 special election for House District 148.
The Houston seat’s representative, Democrat Jessica Farrar, has served in the Texas House for 25 years, but is stepping down to care for her mother.
The special election will be on the same day as the state’s general municipal elections.
August 13, 2019 •
Kentucky Special Election Date Set

Ky Gov. Matt Bevin - Gage Skidmore
Gov. Matt Bevin announced a special election for the vacated 63rd House District seat. The special election will be held on November 5, the same day as the general election. Rep. Diane St. Onge resigned from the 63rd House seat […]
Gov. Matt Bevin announced a special election for the vacated 63rd House District seat.
The special election will be held on November 5, the same day as the general election.
Rep. Diane St. Onge resigned from the 63rd House seat on August 12, citing a new marriage and move out to California.
August 9, 2019 •
Providence Special Election Dates Set

Providence City Hall - Kenneth C. Zirkel
A special election for the Providence City Council Ward 10 seat has been set for November 5, with a primary on October 8. Luis Aponte resigned from the Ward 10 seat after pleading no contest to embezzling money from his […]
A special election for the Providence City Council Ward 10 seat has been set for November 5, with a primary on October 8.
Luis Aponte resigned from the Ward 10 seat after pleading no contest to embezzling money from his campaign.
The Board of Elections announced potential candidates must declare their candidacy on August 29 and 30.
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