In 2011, eleven
special elections were held for the
Georgia General Assembly. These elections were called to fill vacancies in the
Georgia State Senate, Districts 26, 28, and 50, and the
Georgia House of Representatives, Districts 10, 25, 43, 68, 113, 136, 139, and 178.
How vacancies are filled
If there is a vacancy in the Georgia Legislature, the vacant seat must be filled by a special election. The Governor must declare a special election no later than 10 days after the vacancy happens. The election must be held no less than 30 days and no later than 60 days after the Governor calls for the election. The counties representing the vacant district are responsible for conducting the election.[1]
Partisan breakdown
The current partisan breakdown of the Senate is as follows:
The current partisan breakdown of the House is as follows:
Special elections
February 15, 2011
 Georgia House District 136 | |
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Tony Sellier (R) died November 30 of congestive heart failure. He had won re-election in the November 2, 2010 general election.[1]
- Current Candidates: [2]
Note: Both Georgia special elections will hold an open primary. All candidates will appear on the February 15 ballot along with their party affiliation. If no candidate receives more than 50% of the votes, the election will proceed to a run-off on March 15. Voters must be registered by December 17, 2010.[2] |
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| Georgia House District 178 | |
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Mark Williams (R) was appointed as Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources.[5]
- Current Candidates: [2]
Note: Both Georgia special elections will hold an open primary. All candidates will appear on the February 15 ballot along with their party affiliation. If no candidate receives more than 50% of the votes, the election will proceed to a run-off on March 15. Voters must be registered by December 17, 2010.[2] |
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June 21, 2011
July 19, 2011
 Georgia House District 113, Run-off Election | |
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On April 29, Hank Huckaby (R) resigned to become the new University of Georgia Chancellor. [13] The special election for State House District 113 took place in Oconee County and portions of Clarke, Morgan and Oglethorpe counties. The election is a non-partisan special election with an open primary. Candidates Charles Williams (R) and Dan Matthews (D) were the top two vote-getters. Since neither received a majority of the vote, a run-off election was held on Tuesday, July 19, 2011.[14][15]
 Democratic Candidate:
 Republican Candidates:
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| Georgia House District 139 | |
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David Lucas, Sr. (D) resigned in order to run in the special election for Senate District 26.[17] The special election for State House District 139 will took place in a portion of Bibb County. The election is a non-partisan special election with an open primary. Since only two candidates qualified, a run-off election was not necessary.[18]
- Democratic Candidates:
- Republican Candidates:
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August 16, 2011
| Georgia Senate District 26, Run-off Election | |
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Robert Brown (D) announced his resignation in May, 2011 in order to seek the office of Macon Mayor.[20] The special election for State Senate District 26 took place in Twiggs County and portions of Bibb, Houston and Wilkinson Counties. The election was a non-partisan special election with an open primary. Since no candidate received a majority of the vote, a run-off election was held on Tuesday, August 16, 2011.[21]
- Democratic Candidates:
- Republican Candidate:
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September 20, 2011
October 18, 2011
November 8, 2011
| Georgia House District 10 | |
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Rick Austin (R) resigned to run in the special election for District 50 of the Georgia State Senate. The special election was held on November 8. Party affiliation was listed, and all candidates appeared on the same ballot. Since Rogers received a majority of the vote, a run-off election will not be held.[31][32]
- Democratic Candidates:
- No Democratic candidates filed.
- Republican Candidates:
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December 6, 2011
January 3, 2012
See also
References
- ↑ Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "State Rep. Sellier passes away at 65," December 1, 2010
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Georgia Secretary of State, "Secretary Kemp Announces the Close of Qualifying for Special Elections in State House District 136 and State House District 178," December 17, 2010
- ↑ Macon.com, "Dickey is apparent winner in House 136 race," February 16, 2011
- ↑ The Warner Robins Patriot, "Sharon Howard Suspends Campaign for House District 136 Seat," January 27, 2011
- ↑ The Blackshear Times, "UPDATE: Special election date set to choose new state representative for Pierce County; two-day qualifying begins Wednesday," December 9, 2010
- ↑ Florida Times-Union, "Pierce County's Chad Nimmer wins special Georgia House race" February 16, 2011
- ↑ OnlineAthens, Rep. Huckaby resigns Georgia House, April 29, 2011
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Unofficial Results of the Tuesday, June 21, 2011 Special Election," Accessed June 22, 2011
- ↑ Secretary of State News, Secretary Kemp Announces the Close of Qualifying for the Special Election in State House District 113, May 18, 2011
- ↑ Macon Examiner, "James Beverly, Anissa Jones qualify for Macon's House District 139 seat," June 20, 2011
- ↑ Secretary of State News, "Secretary of State Kemp Sets Qualifying Dates for the Special Elections in State Senate District 26 and State House District 139," June 10, 2011
- ↑ Macon.com, "Lucas, Paris headed for runoff in state Senate race," July 19, 2011
- ↑ OnlineAthens, Rep. Huckaby resigns Georgia House, April 29, 2011
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Unofficial Results of the Tuesday, June 21, 2011 Special Election," Accessed June 22, 2011
- ↑ Secretary of State News, Secretary Kemp Announces the Close of Qualifying for the Special Election in State House District 113, May 18, 2011
- ↑ Online Athens, "Williams wins House 113 runoff," July 19, 2011
- ↑ Macon Examiner, "James Beverly, Anissa Jones qualify for Macon's House District 139 seat," June 20, 2011
- ↑ Secretary of State News, "Secretary of State Kemp Sets Qualifying Dates for the Special Elections in State Senate District 26 and State House District 139," June 10, 2011
- ↑ Macon.com, "Beverly handily defeats Jones for House 139 seat," July 20, 2011
- ↑ Macon Examiner, "James Beverly, Anissa Jones qualify for Macon's House District 139 seat," June 20, 2011
- ↑ Secretary of State News, "Secretary of State Kemp Sets Qualifying Dates for the Special Elections in State Senate District 26 and State House District 139," June 10, 2011
- ↑ Macon.com, "Paris defeats Lucas handily in Senate runoff," August 17, 2011
- ↑ Macon.com, "Lucas, Paris headed for runoff in state Senate race," July 19, 2011
- ↑ Marietta Daily Journal Online, "Cobb Rep. Bobby Franklin found dead in home," July 26, 2011
- ↑ Secretary of State News, "Secretary Kemp Announces the Close of Qualifying for the Special Election in State House District 43," August 17, 2011
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, District 43, Election Results
- ↑ Marietta Daily Journal Online, "Cobb Rep. Bobby Franklin found dead in home," July 26, 2011
- ↑ Secretary of State News, "Secretary Kemp Announces the Close of Qualifying for the Special Election in State House District 43," August 17, 2011
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, District 43, Election Results
- ↑ Marietta Daily Journal, "Newcomer Carson wins Franklin’s seat," October 19, 2011
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Secretary of State Kemp Sets Qualifying Dates for the Special Elections in State Senate District 50, State House District 25 and State House District 10," September 22, 2011
- ↑ AccessNorthGa.com, "Austin to run for Ga. Sen. District 50," September 8th 2011
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, District 10, Unofficial Results, November 8, 2011
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Secretary of State Kemp Sets Qualifying Dates for the Special Elections in State Senate District 50, State House District 25 and State House District 10," September 22, 2011
- ↑ '"Gainsville Times, "Longtime lawyer seeks House seat," September 29, 2011
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, District 25, Unofficial Results, November 8, 2011
- ↑ Atlanta Business Chronicle, "Seabaugh leaving legislature for treasury post," October 3, 2011
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, District 28, Unofficial Results, November 9, 2011
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Secretary of State Kemp Sets Qualifying Dates for the Special Elections in State Senate District 50, State House District 25 and State House District 10," September 22, 2011
- ↑ Atlanta Journal Constitution, "Jim ‘B-1′ Butterworth tapped as new head of Ga. National Guard," September 6, 2011
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, District 50, Unofficial Results, November 8, 2011
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Secretary of State Kemp Sets Qualifying Dates for the Special Elections in State Senate District 50, State House District 25 and State House District 10," September 22, 2011
- ↑ '"Gainsville Times, "Longtime lawyer seeks House seat," September 29, 2011
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, District 25, Unofficial Results, November 8, 2011
- ↑ sos.georgia.gov, "Georgia Election Results," December 7, 2011
- ↑ Atlanta Business Chronicle, "Seabaugh leaving legislature for treasury post," October 3, 2011
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, District 28, Unofficial Results, November 9, 2011
- ↑ sos.georgia.gov, "Georgia Election Results," December 7, 2011
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Secretary of State Kemp Sets Qualifying Dates for the Special Elections in State Senate District 50, State House District 25 and State House District 10," September 22, 2011
- ↑ Atlanta Journal Constitution, "Jim ‘B-1′ Butterworth tapped as new head of Ga. National Guard," September 6, 2011
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, District 50, Unofficial Results, November 8, 2011
- ↑ sos.georgia.gov, "Georgia Election Results," December 7, 2011
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Secretary of State Kemp Sets Qualifying Dates for the Special Elections in State Senate District 68," November 1, 2011
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Unofficial Results--District 68," Accessed December 7, 2011
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Secretary of State Kemp Sets Qualifying Dates for the Special Elections in State Senate District 68," November 1, 2011
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Unofficial Results--District 68," Accessed December 7, 2011
- ↑ Times-Georgian, "Hightower wins House runoff," January 4, 2011
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