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Three special elections for the New Jersey State Legislature took place in 2012. These elections were called to fill vacancies in the New Jersey General Assembly, Districts 4, 16, 26. In New Jersey, interim members are appointed by local party officials to serve until a special election is held.

How vacancies are filled

For any vacancy that happens in session, a special election must be conducted within 51 days of the vacancy. All other vacancies must be filled by the county leadership of the political party that holds the seat[1].

Partisan breakdown

The current partisan breakdown of the Senate is as follows:

Party As of May 2013
     Democratic Party 24
     Republican Party 16
Total 40

The current partisan breakdown of the House is as follows:

Party As of May 2013
     Democratic Party 48
     Republican Party 32
Total 80

Special elections

November 6, 2012







See also

References

  1. ↑ New Jersey Legislature "New Jersey Constitution"(Referenced Section Article IV, Section 4, (1))
  2. ↑ Philly.com, "N.J. Supreme Court dismisses assemblywoman's win, citing state's residency rule," February 17, 2012
  3. ↑ Courier Post Online, "Mosquera appointed to Assembly seat," February 29, 2012
  4. ↑ Philly.com, "Lovett and Mosquera face off again for Assembly seat," October 18, 2012
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 NJ.com, "N.J. Assemblywomen secure seats in special election," November 7, 2012
  6. ↑ NewJerseyNewsroom.com, "Funeral service for N.J. Assemblyman Peter Biondi held in Somerville," November 14, 2011
  7. ↑ NJ.com, "Biondi succession in the 16th District complicated by timing, redistricting," November 14, 2011
  8. ↑ NJ Assembly Republicans, "Led by DeCroce & Simon, women members of NJ Legislature surge," March 5, 2012
  9. ↑ Lehigh Valley Live, "New Jersey Assembly race - Donna Simon-Marie Corfield - remains too close to call," November 7, 2012
  10. ↑ NJ.com, "Assemblywoman Donna Simon affirms victory in 16th District," December 2, 2012
  11. ↑ NJ Assembly Republicans, "Led by DeCroce & Simon, women members of NJ Legislature surge," March 5, 2012
  12. ↑ Associated Press "New Jersey GOP Leader Dies at Statehouse", January 10, 2012
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