Author: Daniel Anderson
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More U.S. House races now featuring major-party competition
Over the past decade, the percentage of U.S. House of Representatives elections with only a Democrat or a Republican on the ballot has dropped in a majority of the election cycles and below the past century’s average. Here is the recent breakdown: 2014: 17.5% (36 races without a Democratic candidate and 40 without a Republican)…
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Special election set for South Carolina State Senate District 31
A new state legislative special election has been added to our list. The special election is for the District 31 seat in the South Carolina State Senate on March 29, 2022. The primary is on Jan. 25, the primary runoff is on Feb. 8 if needed, and the filing deadline is on Dec. 11, 2021.
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Maine House of Representatives special election called
A new state legislative special election has been added to our list. The special election is for the District 27 seat in the Maine House of Representatives on Jan. 11, 2022. There is no primary, and the filing deadline is on Nov. 29, 2021.
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California State Assembly special election called
A new state legislative special election has been added to our list. The special election is for the District 17 seat in the California State Assembly on April 19, 2022. The primary is on Feb. 15, and the filing deadline is on Dec. 22, 2021.
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Iowa State Senate special election called
A new state legislative special election has been added to our list. The special election is for the District 1 seat in the Iowa State Senate on Dec. 14, 2021. There is no primary, and the filing deadline is on Nov. 19.
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Special election to be held for Arkansas State Senate seat
A new state legislative special election has been added to our list. The special election is for the District 7 seat in the Arkansas State Senate on Feb. 8, 2022. The primary is on Dec. 14, and the filing deadline is on Nov. 22.
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Three special elections called to fill vacancies in Florida State Legislature
Three new state legislative special elections have been added to our list. The special elections are for the District 33 seat in the Florida State Senate and the District 88 and 94 seats in the Florida House of Representatives on March 8, 2022. The primary is on Jan. 11, and the filing deadline is on…
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Special election set for Connecticut House District 116
A new state legislative special election has been added to our list. The special election is for the District 116 seat in the Connecticut House of Representatives on December 14, 2021. There is no primary, and candidates will be nominated directly by political parties.
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Two state legislative special elections to be held in New York
Two new state legislative special elections have been added to our list. The special elections are for the District 30 seat in the New York State Senate and the District 86 seat in the New York State Assembly on Nov. 2, 2021. There is no primary, and the filing deadline is on Sept. 27. Additional…
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Three Kentucky state legislative special elections added
Three new state legislative special elections have been added to our list. The special elections are for the District 22 seat in the Kentucky State Senate and the District 51 and 89 seats in the Kentucky House of Representatives. There are no primaries, and candidates will be chosen by party county executive committees. Additional reading:…