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Pennsylvania state legislative special elections, 2011

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In 2011, two special elections were held for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. These elections were called to fill vacancies in the Pennsylvania State Senate, District 11, and the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 185.

How vacancies are filled

If there is a vacancy in the Pennsylvania General Assembly, a special election must be held to fill the vacant seat. The presiding officer in the house where the vacancy happened must call for an election. There are no deadlines set in the state constitution on when a special election can be held[1].

Partisan breakdown

The current partisan breakdown of the Senate is as follows:

Party As of May 2013
     Democratic Party 23
     Republican Party 27
Total 50

The current partisan breakdown of the House is as follows:

Party As of May 2013
     Democratic Party 91
     Republican Party 109
     Vacancy 3
Total 203


Special elections

February 1, 2011



March 15, 2011



See also

References

  1. ↑ Philly.com, "Election to fill Donatucci's seat set for Feb. 1," November 19, 2010
  2. ↑ Delco Daily Times, "Registration open for special election in 185th," December 30, 2010
  3. ↑ Delco Daily Times, "185th District to have special election Tuesday," January 30, 2011
  4. ↑ Delco Times, "185th seat stays in hands of Donatucci family," February 02, 2011
  5. ↑ WFMZ, "Voters To Choose Sen. O'Pake Successor March 15," January 5, 2011
  6. ↑ BCTV, "Judy Schwank wins state senate seat," March 15, 2011
  7. ↑ The Southern Berks News, "It’s Schwank vs. Medaglia in special election," January 24, 2011
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