Tag: Special Elections

  • Heart of the Primaries 2020, Democrats-Issue 21 (June 3, 2020)

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    This week: Key June 2 primary results, Andrew Yang endorses Perelman in FL-23, and Jennifer Carroll Foy launches 2021 campaign for governor of Virginia. On the news Where do Democratic and progressive pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing views. On property destruction in protests “People are going out…

  • Florida State Senate District 20 special election set for November 3

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    A new state legislative special election has been added to our list. The special election is for the District 20 seat in the Florida State Senate on November 3, 2020. The primary is on August 18, and the filing deadline is on June 18.

  • Special elections being held in two Massachusetts House districts

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    Special elections are being held on June 2 for the Thirty-seventh Middlesex District and Third Bristol District of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. The special elections were originally scheduled on March 31 but were moved to June 2 amid concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. Primaries were held on March 3. The filing deadline for candidates…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2020, Republicans-Issue 19 (May 20, 2020)

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    This week: McCarthy disputes King’s statement about committee assignment restoration, Protect Freedom PAC airs pro-Cawthorn ad in NC-11 runoff, and Virginia’s 5th and 7th District Republican convention dates set. On the news Where do Republican and conservative pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing views. On federal aid to…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2020, Democrats-Issue 19 (May 20, 2020)

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    This week: Two more Senate primary runoff endorsements in Texas, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorses Nabilah Islam in GA-07, and Vermont gubernatorial candidates meet for first debate. On the news Where do Democratic and progressive pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing views. On Biden’s appeal to progressives “The overwhelming note…

  • Alabama House of Representatives District 49 special election scheduled for November 17

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    A new state legislative special election has been added to our list. The special election is for the District 49 seat in the Alabama House of Representatives on November 17, 2020. The primary is on August 4, the primary runoff will be on September 1 if needed, and the filing deadline is on June 2…

  • Garcia (R) defeats Smith (D) in special election for California’s 25th Congressional District

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    Mike Garcia (R) won the May 12, 2020, special election for California’s 25th Congressional District after Christy Smith (D) conceded on May 13. He will fill the U.S. House vacancy left by Katie Hill (D), who resigned the seat on November 1, 2019, amid allegations of extramarital relationships with staffers. The remainder of the term…

  • Tiffany defeats Zunker in special election for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District

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    Tom Tiffany (R) defeated Tricia Zunker (D) in the special election for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District. With 95% of precincts reporting, Tiffany received 57% of the vote to Zunker’s 43%. The special election was called to fill the vacancy left by former Rep. Sean Duffy (R), who left office in September 2019 in anticipation of the…

  • Special election to be held in California Senate district

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    A special election is being held for District 28 of the California State Senate on May 12. Elizabeth Romero (D) and Melissa Melendez (R) are competing in the special election. The filing deadline for candidates was January 9. A primary was held on March 3. The special election was called after Jeff Stone (R) resigned…

  • Filing deadline approaches for Texas State Senate District 14 special election

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    Candidates interested in running in the special election for Texas State Senate District 14 have until May 13, 2020, to file. The special general election is scheduled for July 14, 2020. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Governor Greg Abbott (R) scheduled the election for July instead of May 2, when it would normally have been…