Georgia state legislative special elections, 2012

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Two special elections for the Georgia General Assembly took place in 2012. These elections were called to fill vacancies in the Georgia House of Representatives, Districts 60 & 107.

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:

Party As of June 2013
     Democratic Party 18
     Republican Party 38
Total 56

The current partisan breakdown of the House is as follows:

Party As of June 2013
     Democratic Party 60
     Republican Party 119
     Independent 1
Total 180

Special elections

February 7, 2012





March 6, 2012



See also

References

  1. ↑ Lexis Nexis "The Code of Georgia" (Referenced Statute, 21-2-544, Search for 21-2-544 under Table of Contents)
  2. ↑ Clayton News Daily, "Special election set to replace Clayton lawmaker," December 28, 201l
  3. ↑ Myrtle Beach Online, "Two more enter crowded 7th Congressional race," December 28, 2011
  4. ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Secretary Kemp Announces the Close of Qualifying for the Special Elections in State House Districts 60 and 107," January 11
  5. ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, Unofficial Results--District 60, February 8, 2012
  6. ↑ The Walton Tribune, "Qualifying date set for District 107 seat," December 27, 2011
  7. ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Secretary Kemp Announces the Close of Qualifying for the Special Elections in State House Districts 60 and 107," January 11
  8. ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, Unofficial Results--District 107, February 8, 2012
  9. ↑ Loganville Patch, "Smith, Kirby, Headed for a Runoff in Ga. House District 107 Race," February 7, 2012
  10. ↑ The Walton Tribune, "Qualifying date set for District 107 seat," December 27, 2011
  11. ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Secretary Kemp Announces the Close of Qualifying for the Special Elections in State House Districts 60 and 107," January 11
  12. ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Unofficial election results for March 06, 2012," Accessed March 7, 2012
  13. ↑ Loganville-Grayson Patch, "Kirby Wins Georgia House District 107," March 7, 2012
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