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Kentucky state legislative special elections, 2012

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As of May, one special election has been scheduled for the Kentucky General Assembly in 2012. This election was called to fill a vacancy in the Kentucky House of Representatives, District 53.

How vacancies are filled

If there is a vacancy in the General Assembly, a special election must be held to fill the vacant seat. The Governor must call for an election if the General Assembly is not in session. The presiding officer in the house where the vacancy happened must call for an election if lawmakers are in session[1]. All nominating deadlines for special elections are 28 days before the election[2].

Partisan breakdown

The current partisan breakdown of the Senate is as follows:

Party As of May 2013
     Democratic Party 14
     Republican Party 23
     Independent 1
Total 38

The current partisan breakdown of the House is as follows:

Party As of May 2013
     Democratic Party 54
     Republican Party 45
     Vacancy 1
Total 100

Special elections

February 7, 2012



See also

References

  1. ↑ Kentucky Legislative Research Commission "Kentucky Election Code"(Referenced Statute 118.730)
  2. ↑ Kentucky Legislative Research Commission "Kentucky Election Code"(Referenced Statute 118.730)
  3. ↑ WBKO, "Unofficial Election Results: Bart Rowland Wins," February 7, 2012
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