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2011 State Legislative
Special Elections
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| Special Elections by Date
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January 4, 2011 • January 11, 2011
January 18, 2011 • January 22, 2011
February 1, 2011 • February 15, 2011
February 19, 2011 • February 22, 2011
March 1, 2011 • March 8, 2011
March 15, 2011 • April 2, 2011
April 5, 2011 • April 12, 2011
April 30, 2011 • May 3, 2011
May 10, 2011 • May 17, 2011
June 21, 2011 • June 28, 2011
July 12, 2011 • July 19, 2011
August 9, 2011 • August 30, 2011
September 6, 2011 • September 13, 2011
September 20, 2011 • September 27, 2011
October 11, 2011 • November 8, 2011
November 29, 2011 • December 6, 2011
December 13, 2011 • December 20, 2011
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| Other 2011 Election coverage
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Primary elections • Statewide elections
State Senate elections • State House elections
Gubernatorial elections • Ballot measures
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In 2011, 94 special elections were held in 23 states. Across the nation, special elections are frequently conducted to fill vacancies in state legislatures. 27 states use special elections to fill legislative vacancies. In two states, Illinois and Indiana, special elections are used in limited circumstances.
Breakdown of 2011 special elections
The reasons for special elections were as follows:
- 1 due to a general election tie
- 4 due to criminal prosecution
- 14 due to retirement
- 14 due to legislator's passing
- 27 due to a legislator's election to or candidacy for another office
- 34 due to political appointments
The partisan breakdown for vacancies was as follows:
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The breakdown of partisan pickups was as follows:
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Republican pickup winners:
- Fred Mills, Jr. (R) Louisiana State Senate District 22
- Jonathan Perry (R) Louisiana State Senate District 26
- Keiko Orrall (R) Massachusetts House District Twelfth Bristol
- Len Suzio (R) Connecticut State Senate District 13
- Noreen Kokoruda (R) Connecticut House of Representatives, District 101
- Peter Durant (R) Massachusetts House of Representatives, Sixth Worcester District
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Democratic pickup winners:
- Jennifer Daler (D) New Hampshire House of Representatives, Hillsborough 4
- Peter Leishman (D) New Hampshire House of Representatives, Hillsborough 24
- Robert Perry (D) New Hampshire House of Representatives, Strafford 3
- Steve Doyle (D) Wisconsin State Assembly District 94
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Independent pickup winners:
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Recent election results
The January 3, 2012 special election results are as follows:
Links/References
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These symbols denote the status of each special election:
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Results
The following candidates won a special election in 2011:
- Anthony Brindisi (D) New York State Assembly District 119
- Antonio Parkinson (D) Tennessee House Of Representatives District 98
- Audrey Gibson (D) Florida State Senate District 9
- Barbara Watson (D) Florida House Of Representatives District 107
- Becky Duncan Massey (R) Tennessee State Senate District 6
- Beth Gaines (R) California State Assembly District 6
- Beth Turner (R) Maine House of Representatives District 11
- Bill Stanley (R) Virginia Senate District 20
- Bob Hensgens (R) Louisiana House Of Representatives District 47
- Bobby Sanchez (D) Connecticut House of Representatives, District 25
- Brandon Ellington (D) Missouri House of Representatives, District 22
- Bruce Cozart (R) Arkansas House of Representatives District 24
- Carlo Leone (D) Connecticut State Senate District 27
- Carly Melin (D) Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A
- Casey Eure (R) Mississippi House of Representatives, District 116
- Chad Nimmer (R) Georgia House of Representatives District 178
- Charles Williams (R) Georgia House of Representatives District 119
- Charlie Stallworth (D) Connecticut House of Representatives, District 126
- Chris Eaton (D) Minnesota State Senate District 40
- Chris Taylor (D) Wisconsin State Assembly District 76
- Chrissy Sommer (R) Missouri House of Representatives, District 106
- Cynthia Dill (D) Maine State Senate District 7
- Dan Fox (D) Connecticut House of Representatives, District 148
- Dan Quart (D) New York State Assembly District 73
- Dave Craig (R) Wisconsin State Assembly District 83
- David Sessions (R) Alabama House of Representatives District 105
- Derrick Simmons (D) Mississippi State Senate, District 12
- Dickie Drake (R) Alabama House of Representatives District 45
- Duey Stroebel (R) Wisconsin State Assembly District 60
- Dustin Hightower (R) Georgia House of Representatives District 68
- Edward Southard (R) South Carolina House District 100
- Emory West Dunahoo, Jr. (R) Georgia House of Representatives District 30
- Fred Mills, Jr. (R) Louisiana State Senate District 22
- Gordon Helsel (R) Virginia House of Delegates District 91
- Greg Childers (R) Oklahoma State Senate District 43
- Greg Gregory (R) South Carolina Senate District 16
- Greg Habeeb (R) Virginia House of Delegates District 8
- Greg Treat (R) Oklahoma State Senate District 47
- Hudson Hallum (D) Arkansas House of Representatives District 54
- Jack Whitver (R) Iowa State Senate District 19
- James Albis (D) Connecticut House of Representatives, District 99
- James Beverly (D) Georgia House of Representatives District 143
- Jeff Hayden (D) Minnesota State Senate District 62
- Jennifer Daler (D) New Hampshire House of Representatives, Hillsborough 4
- Jill Billings (D) Wisconsin State Assembly District 95
- Jim Carns (R) Alabama House of Representatives District 48
- Joe Verrengia (D) Connecticut House of Representatives, District 20
- John Carson (Georgia) (R) Georgia House of Representatives District 46
- John Lawn (D) Massachusetts House Tenth Middlesex District
- John Raney (R) Texas State House, District 14
- John Wilkinson (R) Georgia State Senate District 50
- Jonathan Perry (R) Louisiana State Senate District 26
- Joni Ernst (R) Iowa State Senate District 12
- Jose Oliva (R) Florida House Of Representatives District 110
- Joshua Putnam (R) South Carolina House District 10
- Judy Morgan (D) Missouri House of Representatives, District 24
- Judy Schwank (D) Pennsylvania State Senate District 11
- Keiko Orrall (R) Massachusetts House District Twelfth Bristol
- Kerry Roberts (R) Tennessee State Senate District 18
- Kevin Janvrin (R) New Hampshire House of Representatives, Rockingham 14
- Kevin Johnson (South Carolina) (D) South Carolina State Senate District 36
- Kimberly Monaghan-Derrig (D) Maine House of Representatives District 121
- Len Suzio (R) Connecticut State Senate District 13
- Liz Mathis (D) Iowa State Senate District 34
- Maria Donatucci (D) Pennsylvania State House District 185
- Mary Jo McGuire (D) Minnesota State Senate District 66
- Michael Simanowitz (D) New York State Assembly District 27
- Mike "Pete" Huval (R) Louisiana House Of Representatives District 46
- Miriam Paris (D) Georgia State Senate District 26
- Nancy Adams Collins (R) Mississippi State Senate, District 6
- Noreen Kokoruda (R) Connecticut House of Representatives, District 101
- Oscar Braynon (D) Florida State Senate District 36
- Patricia Farley-Bouvier (D) Massachusetts House of Representatives, Third Berkshire District
- Peter Durant (R) Massachusetts House of Representatives, Sixth Worcester District
- Peter Leishman (D) New Hampshire House of Representatives, Hillsborough 24
- Phil Miller (D) Connecticut House of Representatives, District 36
- Phillip Goldfeder (D) New York State Assembly District 23
- Rafael Espinal (D) New York State Assembly District 54
- Raymond Wallace (R) Maine House of Representatives District 24
- Raymond Walter (R) New York State Assembly District 146
- Regina Bunch (R) Kentucky House of Representatives District 82
- Robert Dickey (R) Georgia House of Representatives District 140
- Robert Perry (D) New Hampshire House of Representatives, Strafford 3
- Russell Jolly (D) Mississippi State Senate, District 8
- Sean Ryan (D) New York State Assembly District 149
- Shalonn Curls (D) Missouri State Senate, District 9
- Sharon Runner (R) California State Senate District 17
- Steve Doyle (D) Wisconsin State Assembly District 94
- Ted Gaines (R) California State Senate District 1
- Ted Lieu (D) California State Senate District 28
- Terry Gerratana (D) Connecticut State Senate District 6
- Terry Rogers (R) Georgia House of Representatives District 10
- Wesley Bishop (D) Louisiana House of Representatives District 99
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January 4, 2011
- See also: California state legislative special elections, 2011 & Iowa state legislative special elections, 2011
California-1/4/2011
Iowa-1/4/2011
January 11, 2011
- See also: Mississippi state legislative special elections, 2011; Oklahoma state legislative special elections, 2011 & Virginia state legislative special elections, 2011
Mississippi-1/11/2011
| Mississippi Senate District 6 | |
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Patrick Nunnelee (R) resigned November 15, 2010 after being elected to U.S. Congress.[8] Prior to Nunnelee's resignation, the Mississippi State Senate was evenly split along partisan lines, 26-26. Because of Nancy Adams Collins victory, Republicans have retained control of the District 6 seat to preserve the tie. With 2010 census redistricting approaching and a Democratic majority in the house, the outcome of this race will significantly shape the redistricting process.
- Current Candidates:[9]
- Note: In Mississippi special elections, no party ID appears on the ballot.[11]
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| Mississippi House District 116 | |
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Steven Palazzo (R) resigned November 15, 2010 after being elected to U.S. Congress. Since no candidate received a majority of the vote, the race proceeded to a run-off between the top contenders on February 1, 2010. Casey Eure (R) won election in the run-off.
- Primary Candidates:[12]
- Run-off Candidates:
- Note: In Mississippi special elections, no party ID appears on the ballot.[15]
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Oklahoma-1/11/2011
| Oklahoma Senate District 47 | |
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Todd Lamb (R) was elected as Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma on November 2, 2010. Lamb announced he would resign his seat on January 10.[16] The election was originally scheduled for February 8, 2011, but the Republican primary on January 11, 2011 will decide the election since no Democrats filed to run.[17] The official list of candidates for the special election is as follows:
 Democratic Candidate:
- No democratic candidates filed.
 Republican Candidate:
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Virginia-1/11/2011
January 18, 2011
- See also: Iowa state legislative special elections, 2011
Iowa-1/18/2011
| Iowa Senate District 35 | |
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Larry Noble (Republican Senator from D. 35) was appointed to be the commissioner of the Iowa Department of Public Safety on December 16, 2010. His resignation caused Governor Terry E. Branstad to schedule a special election to fill the vacancy. As of January 4, the candidates in the special election are as follows:
- Democratic Candidate:[22]
- Republican Candidate:[23]
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January 22, 2011
- See also: Louisiana state legislative special elections, 2011
Louisiana-1/22/2011
| Louisiana State Senate District 22 | |
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Troy Hebert (Independent) resigned in November 2010 to become Louisiana's alcohol and tobacco control commissioner.[26]
- Current Candidates:
Note: Both of these Louisiana special elections will hold an open primary on January 22. All candidates, regardless of affiliation, will appear on the ballot. If no candidate receives more than 50% of the votes, the election will proceed to a run-off on February 19.[28] |
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| Louisiana House District 101 | |
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Cedric Richmond (D) won election to the U.S. Congress in the November 2, 2010 general election. He is set to resign January 1 to assume his new position.[29]
- Current Candidates:
Note: Both of these Louisiana special elections will hold an open primary on January 22. All candidates, regardless of affiliation, will appear on the ballot. If no candidate receives more than 50% of the votes, the election will proceed to a run-off on February 19.[31] |
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February 1, 2011
- See also: Pennsylvania state legislative special elections, 2011
Pennsylvania-2/1/2011
| Pennsylvania House District 185 | |
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Robert Donatucci (D), who held the seat for 32 years, died November 9, 2010.[32][33] Registered Philadephia voters from Ward 26 and parts of Ward 40 are eligible to vote. Also, registered residents of Colwyn and Darby Borough and residents of Darby Township Wards 1 and 2 are also eligible to vote.[34]
- Democratic Candidate:
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- Republican Candidate:
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February 15, 2011
- See also: Georgia state legislative special elections, 2011; Minnesota state legislative special elections, 2011 & California state legislative special elections, 2011
Georgia-2/15/2011
| 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.[36]
- Current Candidates: [37]
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.[37] |
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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.[40]
- Current Candidates: [37]
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.[37] |
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Minnesota-2/15/2011
| Minnesota House District 5B | |
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Anthony Sertich (D) resigned to serve as head of the Iron Range Resource Board. A special election Democratic primary was held February 1, 2011. [42][43] Carly Melin was selected as the Democratic candidate.[44] However, the Minnesota GOP has since challenged her residency, claiming she is ineligible to run.[45] Nevertheless, she was elected the February 15 special election.
- Democratic Candidate:
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- Republican Candidate:
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California-2/15/2011
| California Senate District 28 | |
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State Senator Jenny Oropeza (D) died on October 20, 2010. Her name remained on the ballot and she was re-elected. A special election primary was held on February 15, 2010. Since Lieu received more than 50% of the vote, the April 19 run-off was averted. The filing deadline for candidates was January 3, 2011. 8 candidates were certified for the February 15 open primary.[47]
- Democratic Primary Candidates:
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- Republican Primary Candidates:
- Jeffrey Fortini
- Martha Flores Gibson
- James Thompson
- Bob Valentine
 Unaffiliated Candidates:
- Michael Chamness
- Mark Lipman
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| California Senate District 17 | |
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State Senator George Runner (R) resigned on December 21, 2010 in order take a position on Board of Equalization which will assist in the implementation of Proposition 14. Runner resigned on 21st in order to allow the governor to hold both the District 17 and District 28 elections on April 19, 2010.[49][50] Since only two candidates filed, the February 15 primary election decided the race and averted the April 19 run-off.[51]
- Democratic Primary Candidates:
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- Republican Primary Candidates:
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February 19, 2011
- See also: Louisiana state legislative special elections, 2011
Louisiana-2/19/2011
| Louisiana Senate District 26 | |
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Nick Gautreaux (D) resigned after being appointed to the state Department of Motor Vehicles.[53]
- Current Candidates:
Note:As part of the District 26 special election, there will be an open primary on February 19, 2010. All candidates, regardless of affiliation, will appear on the ballot. If no candidate receives more than 50% of the votes, the election will proceed to a run-off on March 19.[55] |
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February 22, 2011
- See also: Connecticut state legislative special elections, 2011 & Missouri state legislative special elections, 2011
Connecticut-2/22/2011
Missouri-2/22/2011
| Missouri Senate District 9 | |
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Yvonne Wilson (D) announced her resignation on November 2, 2010, effective December 31, 2010. Wilson, 81, cited a desire to spend more time at home and a need for younger leadership as reasons for her retirement.[63] A special election was held February 22 to elect a replacement. Nola Wood and Shalonn Curls were certified as candidates.[64] In the 2010 general election, Wood unsuccessfully challenged incumbent Jason Holsman (D) for the District 45 house seat.[65]
- Democratic Candidate:
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- Republican Candidate:
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March 1, 2011
- See also: Florida state legislative special elections, 2011; Mississippi state legislative special elections, 2011 & Maine state legislative special elections, 2011
Florida-3/1/2011
| Florida House District 103 | |
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Oscar Braynon (D) resigned to seek Frederica Wilson's vacated senate seat. A special election primary was held February 8. Since no Republicans filed, the election was decided in the primary.
- Democratic Candidate:[68]
- Erhabor Ighodaro
- Sharon Pritchett
- Barbara Watson
 (Watson won election after a recount reversed the original count which favored Pritchett.[70] Since no Republicans filed, Watson will not face a general election.)
- Republican Candidate:
- No Republican candidates filed.
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Mississippi-3/1/2011
| Mississippi Senate District 12 | |
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State Senator Johnnie Walls (D) was elected to the Circuit Court. Since Simmons won with a majority of the vote, the race will not proceed to a March 22 run-off.[71]
- Current Candidates:[72]
- Note: In Mississippi special elections, no party ID appears on the ballot.
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Maine-3/1/2011
March 8, 2011
- See also: Tennessee state legislative special elections, 2011; Virginia state legislative special elections, 2011; Arkansas state legislative special elections, 2011 & California state legislative special elections, 2011
Tennessee-3/8/2011
| Tennessee Senate District 18 | |
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Diane Black (R) was elected to U.S. Congress on November 2, 2010. Her district 18 seat was not up for election in 2010. Thus, a special election was held to replace her.[78] A primary was held on January 20. The qualifying deadline was December 9. The general election took place on March 8.[79]
- Democratic Candidate:
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- Republican Candidate:
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| Tennessee House District 98 | |
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Ulysses Jones, Jr. (D) died November 9, 2010 from complications of pneumonia.[82] Antonio Parkinson defeated Democrats Stephanie Gatewood, Brenda Oats-Williams and Jannie Foster in the January, 2011 primary. Since there are no Republicans running, he is the de facto winner in the March 8 general election.
- Democratic Candidate:
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- Republican Candidate:
- No Republican candidates filed.
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Virginia-3/8/2011
| Virginia House District 91 | |
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Tom Gear (R) resigned citing his personal health problems and those of his family. Three Republicans have declared their candidacy.[84] No Democrat was chosen to oppose Helsel.[85]
- Democratic Candidate:
- No Democratic candidates filed for this race.
- Republican Candidate:
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Arkansas-3/8/2011
| Arkansas House District 24 | |
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Republican candidate for District 24, Keith Crass, died shortly before the election. Despite his passing, he was elected to the seat. Attorney General Dustin McDaniel concluded that term-limited incumbent Rick Saunders (D) could remain in office, but Saunders decided to resign his position. Nominees were selected by party convention.[87]
- Democratic Candidate:[88]
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- Republican Candidate:
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California-3/8/2011
March 15, 2011
- See also: Pennsylvania state legislative special elections, 2011
Pennsylvania-3/15/2011
| Pennsylvania Senate District 11 | |
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Michael O'Pake (D) passed away on December 27 due to complications arising from a heart bypass operation. A special election was held March 16, 2011 to select a replacement.[93]
- Democratic Candidate:
- Republican Candidate:
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April 2, 2011
- See also: Louisiana state legislative special elections, 2011
Louisiana-4/2/2011
| Louisiana House District 46 | |
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Fred Mills, Jr. (R) won the special election held on Janurary 22, 2011 to fill State Senate District 22. A special election primary was held April 2, 2011. A run-off was scheduled for April 30, 2011. However, since only two candidates qualified, no run-off was necessary. With all 50 precincts reporting, Mike "Pete" Huval (R) has defeated fellow Republican Craig Prosper by a 58% to 42% margin.[96][97]
- Current Candidates:
- Note: All candidates, regardless of affiliation, will appear on the open primary ballot.
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April 5, 2011
- See also: South Carolina state legislative special elections, 2011
South Carolina-4/5/2011
| South Carolina House District 64 | |
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Democratic incumbent Cathy Harvin lost her battle with breast cancer on December 4, 2010, shortly after her re-election to House District 64. [98] A special election primary was held February 15, 2011. 6 candidates filed for the primary, 4 Democrats and 2 Republicans. Kevin Johnson defeated Dwight Stewart Jr., Bernard Richburg, and Alvin Greene in the Democratic primary. Walter Sanders defeated Derry Beard in the Republican primary.[99] Ultimately, Johnson (D) defeated Sanders (R) by a 52.5% to 47.5% margin.[100]
- Democratic Candidate:
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- Republican Candidate:
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April 12, 2011
- See also: South Carolina state legislative special elections, 2011; Connecticut state legislative special elections, 2011 & Minnesota state legislative special elections, 2011
South Carolina-4/12/2011
| South Carolina Senate District 16 | |
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Michael Mulvaney (R) was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in the November 2 general election. There was a primary election on February 22, and the general election was held April 12. Three candidates competed for the District 16 seat.[101][102]
- Democratic Candidate:
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- Republican Candidate:
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 Libertarian Candidate:
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Connecticut-4/12/2011
| Connecticut House District 148 | |
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Carlo Leone (D) won election to the Connecticut State Senate, District 27 in a February 22 special election. A special election was held to replace him on April 12, 2011. Five candidates ran in the election. After Democrat John Mallozi did not receive the Democratic nomination, he secured a place on the ballot as a petitioning candidate.[104]
- Democratic Candidate:
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- Republican Candidate:
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 Green Party Candidate:
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- Independent Candidate:
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Minnesota-4/12/2011
| Minnesota Senate District 66 | |
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Ellen Anderson (DFL) resigned to serve as chair of the Public Utilities Commission. Two Republicans and five Democrats ran in the March 29, 2011 primary.[106] A special general election was held April 12, 2011.
- Democratic Candidate:
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- Republican Candidate:
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April 30, 2011
- See also: Louisiana state legislative special elections, 2011
Louisiana-4/30/2011
| Louisiana House District 47 | |
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Jonathan Perry (R) was elected to the Louisiana State Senate in the District 26 special election on February 19. A special election primary was held April 30, 2011. All candidates, regardless of party affiliation, will appear on the ballot together. Since only two candidates filed, a run-off election will not be necessary.[108][109]
- Current Candidates:
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May 3, 2011
- See also: Wisconsin state legislative special elections, 2011 & California state legislative special elections, 2011
Wisconsin-5/3/2011
California-5/3/2011
| California Assembly District 4, Run-off Election | |
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Ted Gaines (R) was elected to the California State Senate on January 4, 2011 in a special election. Governor Jerry Brown (D) has called a special election to fill Gaines' seat for May 3, 2011. The primary for that race took place on March 8, 2011. Since no candidate garnered a majority of the vote, the top two vote-getters -- Campanale and Gaines -- advanced to the May 3 run-off election.[118] Republicans hold a 45 percent to 31 percent advantage in the district.[119] Proposition 14 -- which voters approved on June 8, 2010 -- requires all candidates to run in a single primary, open to all registered voters. The District 4 election is the first Prop 14 election to require a run-off.[120]
- Democratic Primary Candidates:
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- Republican Primary Candidates:
- John Allard
- Bogdan "Bo" Ambrozewicz
- Cheryl Bly-Chester
- Beth Gaines
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- Rob Matthew
- Michael O'Connor
- Matt Williams
- May 3 Runoff:
- Dennis Campanale
- Beth Gaines[121]
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May 10, 2011
- See also: Maine state legislative special elections, 2011; Massachusetts state legislative special elections, 2011 & Alabama state legislative special elections, 2011
Maine-5/10/2011
| Maine State Senate District 7 | |
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Larry Bliss announced in late March that he would be leaving office to take a job in San Francisco, California.[122] In response, Secretary of State Charles Summers called for a May 10, 2011 special election to fill the vacant seat. April 7 was the deadline for major and minor party nomination of candidates.[123] Only, two candidates were nominated.[124]
- Democratic Candidate:
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- Republican Candidate:
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Massachusetts-5/10/2011
| Massachusetts House District 6th Worcester | |
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On February 11, 2011, a Massachusetts judge ruled the district's re-count a tie. Per the Massachusetts Constitution, incumbent Geraldo Alicea (D) occupied the Sixth Worcester seat until a new election had been held. A new election was held on May 10, 2011 and a primary was held on April 12, 2011.[129] Alicea defeated challenger, Joanne Powell, in the April 12 primary.[130] However, he was defeated by his November opponent, Peter Durant, in the special election. Besides the race's original contenders, Robert Cirba and Peter Boria also ran as independents. Although neither was in strong contention for the seat, each garnered more than the 56 vote margin of victory.[131]
- Democratic Candidate:
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- Republican Candidate:
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Alabama-5/10/2011
May 17, 2011
- See also: New Hampshire state legislative special elections, 2011
New Hampshire-5/17/2011
June 21, 2011
- See also: Georgia state legislative special elections, 2011
Georgia-6/21/2011
June 28, 2011
- See also: Florida state legislative special elections, 2011
Florida-6/28/2011
| Florida House District 110 | |
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Esteban Bovo, Jr. (R) resigned to seek the office of Miami-Dade County Commissioner. Jose Oliva (R) won the special primary on May 24, 2011 and defeated Antonio Moreno (Write-In) in the special general election on June 28, 2011.[141][142]
- Republican Candidate:[58]
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- Write-in Candidate:
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July 12, 2011
- See also: Arkansas state legislative special elections, 2011
Arkansas-7/12/2011
| Arkansas House District 54 | |
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Fred Smith (D) was convicted of theft for failing to repay a school district a duplicate payment of over $29,000. Smith has resigned, but has promised to appeal the decision.[143] A special election was held to replace him on July 12, 2011.[144]
- Republican Candidate:
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- Democratic Candidate:
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- Independent Candidate:
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Controversies
The Arkansas Board of Election Commissioners sent monitors to observe the July 12 special election. The decision to send the monitor is part of an ongoing investigation into allegations made by Democratic primary candidate Kim Felker. Felker claims that she received an offer to illegally obtain absentee votes, an offer she refused. Felker was defeated in the primary by eight votes, but lost the absentee vote 69-401. Felker also reported several irregularities at the Turrel polling site. Hudson Hallum said that he observed no irregularities in the primary, but had no objection to the monitors. He also noted that the "offer," as recorded on Felker's answering machine, did not appear to offer anything illegal.[146][147] The man now known to have left the message, Leroy Grant, said that he only intended to connect Felker with voters interested in voting for her.[148]
In addition, state Republicans filed an ethics complaint against Hallum for $50,000 in campaign expenses that were not itemized in the campaign's finance report. Hallum's campaign called the irregularity an "oversight" and said they sent the completed report on Monday as soon as they realized the mistake. The Hallum campaign argued that the ethics complaint was simply a distraction.[148] |
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July 19, 2011
- See also: Georgia state legislative special elections, 2011
Georgia-7/19/2011
| 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. [152] 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.[153][154]
- Democratic Candidate:
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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.[156] 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.[157]
- Democratic Candidates:
- Republican Candidates:
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August 9, 2011
- See also: New Hampshire state legislative special elections, 2011; Wisconsin state legislative special elections, 2011
New Hampshire-8/9/2011
| New Hampshire House, Strafford 3 | |
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Martin Harty (R) resigned after telling a constituent that the disabled should be shipped to Siberia. The constituent responded that this sounded like a position Hitler might take. Harty, 91, acknowledged that he agreed with Hitler on the issue. After the ensuing controversy, Harty said he only made the comments in jest.[159] A special election primary was set for June 7, and a special general election was held August 9.[160][161]
- Democratic Primary Candidates:
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- Republican Primary Candidates:
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- Indpendent Candidates:
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Wisconsin-8/9/2011
| Wisconsin Assembly District 48 | |
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Joseph Parisi (D) resigned after winning election as Dane County executive.[163] A special election was ordered for August 9, and a special election primary was held on July 12.[164] Although no Republicans were nominated, the August 9 special election was still held. Of the 6,050 votes, 591 were write-in votes against Taylor.
- Democratic Primary Candidates:
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- Republican Primary Candidates:
- No Republican candidates filed.
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| Wisconsin Republican Recall Elections | |
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| On August 9, recall elections were held for six Wisconsin Republicans. A primary election to select Democratic challengers was held on July 12. Recall elections for three Democratic legislators took place on August 16. For more information and results, see Ballotpedia's Wisconsin recall article. |
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August 16, 2011
- See also: Georgia state legislative special elections, 2011; Maine state legislative special elections, 2011 & Wisconsin state legislative special elections, 2011
Georgia-8/16/2011
| 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.[166] 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.[167]
- Democratic Candidates:
- Republican Candidate:
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Wisconsin-8/16/2011
| Wisconsin Democratic Recall Elections | |
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| On August 16, recall elections were held for three Wisconsin Democrats. A primary election to select Republican challengers was held on July 19. Recall elections for six Republican legislators took place on August 9. For more information and results, see Ballotpedia's Wisconsin recall article. |
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August 30, 2011
- See also: Alabama state legislative special elections, 2011 & South Carolina state legislative special elections, 2011
Alabama-8/30/2011
| Alabama House District 48 | |
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Greg Canfield (R) was appointed to serve as Director of the Alabama Development Office. A special election was scheduled for November 29, 2011, but since no Democrats filed for the seat, primary winner Jim Carns (R) will take office. No special general will be held. The primary was held on August 30.[173]
- Democratic Primary Candidates:
- Republican Primary Candidates:
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South Carolina-8/30/2011
| South Carolina House District 10 | |
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Daniel Cooper (R) resigned in April (effective June 29). The 20-year veteran of the house explained that he wanted to spend more time with his family. A special election will be held on August 30 with a special election primary on July 12. [175] Joshua Putnam won the Republican nomination after the primary and a primary run-off elections.[176]
- Republican Candidates:
- Joshua Putnam 1,026 [177]
Mark Powell
Charles Hamp Johnson
Mike Jones
Joe Mills
Eric McConnell
 Constitution Party Candidate:
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September 6, 2011
- See also: New Hampshire state legislative special elections, 2011
New Hampshire-9/6/2011
September 13, 2011
- See also: New York state legislative special elections, 2011
New York-9/13/2011
| New York Assembly District 27 | |
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Nettie Mayersohn (D) retired from the Assembly in order to spend more time with her family, following an almost 30-year tenure.[184]
- General election candidates:
- Michael Simanowitz Simanowitz is also running on the Independence and Working Family Party tickets.[185]
- Marco Desena Desena is also running on the Conservative Party ticket.
 Justin Jacobs Jacobs' signatures were ruled invalid due to a technical error on his petition forms. He was running on the New Yorkers for Reform Party ticket.[186]
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September 20, 2011
- See also: Georgia state legislative special elections, 2011; Massachusetts state legislative special elections, 2011 & New Hampshire state legislative special elections, 2011
Georgia-9/20/2011
Massachusetts-9/20/2011
New Hampshire-9/20/2011
September 27, 2011
- See also: South Carolina state legislative special elections, 2011
South Carolina-9/27/2011
October 11, 2011
- See also: Oklahoma state legislative special elections, 2011
Oklahoma-10/11/2011
| Oklahoma Senate District 43 | |
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Jim Reynolds (R) resigned his seat, effective July 1, after being elected Cleveland County treasurer. A special election primary was held August 9, and a special general election was held October 11. The candidate filing period was June 13 - 15.[201]
- Democratic Primary Candidates:
- Republican Primary Candidates:
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- General election candidates:
- Kenneth Meador 1,202
- Greg Childers 1,836 [202]
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October 18, 2011
- See also: Florida state legislative special elections, 2011; Georgia state legislative special elections, 2011; Massachusetts state legislative special elections, 2011 & Minnesota state legislative special elections, 2011
Florida-10/18/2011
Georgia-10/18/2011
Massachusetts-10/18/2011
| Massachusetts House District 3rd Berkshire | |
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Christopher Speranzo (D) resigned on July 13 to accept an appointment as new clerk magistrate of the Central Berkshire District Court. A special election to fill his seat was called for October, 18 2011. A special election primary was called for September 20. Candidates had until August 9 to file.[209]
- Democratic Candidate:
- Republican Candidate:
- Green-Rainbow Candidate:
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Minnesota-10/18/2011
| Minnesota Senate District 46 | |
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Linda Scheid (D) passed away in June after a battle with cancer. A special election has been called for October 18. A special election primary was held on September 13. Candidates had until August 3 to file.[211][212]
- Democratic Candidate:
- Republican Candidate:
- Independence Party Candidate:
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November 8, 2011
- See also: Georgia state legislative special elections, 2011; Iowa state legislative special elections, 2011; Mississippi state legislative special elections, 2011; Missouri state legislative special elections, 2011; Tennessee state legislative special elections, 2011; Texas state legislative special elections, 2011 & Wisconsin state legislative special elections, 2011
Georgia-11/8/2011
| 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.[217][218]
- Democratic Candidates:
- No Democratic candidates filed.
- Republican Candidates:
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Iowa-11/8/2011
| Iowa Senate District 18 | |
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Swati Dandekar (D) resigned on September 16, 2011 after being appointed to the Iowa Utilities Board. Prior to her resignation, the partisan balance of the Senate favored Democrats 26-24. However, if Republicans had flipped District 18, the Senate would have been tied 25-25. The special election was held on November 8.[228][229][230]
- Democratic Candidate:
- Republican Candidate:
Pre-election polling
According to a poll of 878 likely voters, 52% favor Mathis while 46% favor Golding--the poll had a 3.3 margin of error. Mathis also leads in absentee ballots and fundraising. Gov. Terry Branstad (R) acknowledged that the race was an "uphill battle," attributing the disadvantage to Mathis' name recognition as a former television anchor. The poll was conducted by Public Policy Polling between November 4 and November 6. Details of the poll can be found here. [232] |
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Maine-11/8/2011
| Maine House District 24 | |
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Frederick Wintle (R) resigned his seat after being charged with pulling a loaded gun on a photographer in the parking lot of local doughnut shop.[233] A special election was held on November 8 to replace him.
- Democratic Candidate:
- Republican Candidate:
- Green Independent:
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Mississippi-11/8/2011
| Mississippi Senate District 8 | |
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Carl "Jack" Gordon (D) passed away on May 7, 2011 after a year-long battle with brain cancer. A special election was held November 8, 2011, the same day as the general election. Voters cast two votes, one for the special election and one for the general election. The special election winner will serve out the rest of the current term and the general election winner will serve the four-year term starting in January. Jolly and Gregory are the candidates in both elections.[235]
- Democratic Candidate:
- Republican Candidate:
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Missouri-11/8/2011
| Missouri House District 15 | |
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Sally Faith (R) resigned her position in the House of Representatives to become Mayor of St. Charles.[237] A special election was held to fill the seat on November 8, 2011.
- Democratic Candidate:
- Republican Candidate:
- Libertarian Candidate:
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Jake Zimmerman (D) resigned after winning an election to become St. Louis County assessor.[243] A special election was held to fill the seat on November 8, 2011.
- Democratic Candidate:
- Republican Candidate:
- Independent Candidate:
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New York-11/8/2011
Tennessee-11/8/2011
Texas-11/8/2011
Wisconsin-11/8/2011
November 29, 2011
- See also: Alabama state legislative special elections, 2011
Alabama-11/29/2011
December 6, 2011
- See also: Georgia state legislative special elections, 2011
Georgia
December 13, 2011
- See also: Texas state legislative special elections, 2011
Texas
December 20, 2011
- See also: Kentucky state legislative special elections, 2011
Kentucky
See also
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- ↑ WAPT, "2011 Election Results," November 09, 2011
- ↑ St. Charles Patch, State Rep. Sally Faith Elected St. Charles Mayor, 6 April 2011
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, Legislative District 15, Unofficial Results, November 8, 2011
- ↑ WGEM.com, Dem. lawmaker named Jackson County prosecutor, 6 May 2011
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Unofficial Election Returns," November 8, 2011
- ↑ Kansas City Star, "Missouri Rep. Curls wins state Senate seat," February 22, 2011
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- ↑ WGEM.com, Dem. lawmaker named Jackson County prosecutor, 6 May 2011
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Unofficial Election Returns," November 8, 2011
- ↑ Buffalo YNN, "Assemblyman Jim Hayes resigns, effective September 6th," August 22, 2011
- ↑ WBEN, "NYS Assembly: GOP's Walter Beats Dem Bucki by Slim Margin," November 9, 2011
- ↑ Metro Pulse, "Undecideds Hold the Lead in 6th District State Senate Race," August 10, 2011
- ↑ Metro Pulse, "In the Running: Meet the Candidates for 6th District State Senate," August 24, 2011
- ↑ Knox County, Election Commission, Special Election for State Senate, District Six
- ↑ Knox County, Unofficial Results, November 8, 2011
- ↑ ABC 13, "Nov. 8 special election to replace lawmaker Brown," July 21, 2011
- ↑ Satellite Spotlight, "District 14 hopeful Paula Hand out of race over bounced check," October 01, 2011
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, Special Election State Representative, District 14, November 8, 2011
- ↑ Government Accountability Board, "Special Election for Assembly District 95," September 2, 2011
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- ↑ al.com, "Gov. Robert Bentley calls special election to fill two legislative seats," July 11, 2011
- ↑ Al.com, "Unofficial results show Drake as winner in Alabama House District 45," November 29, 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
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- ↑ Atlanta Business Chronicle, "Seabaugh leaving legislature for treasury post," October 3, 2011
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, District 28, Unofficial Results, November 9, 2011
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- ↑ 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
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- ↑ WBIR 10, "Ky Rep. Dewayne Bunch steps down from office," October 27, 2011
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