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October 29, 2013

By Joel Williams

On November 5, 2013, there are fifteen special elections scheduled. Of these, ten seats were previously held by Democrats, while Republicans held five. Nine of the fifteen seats may possibly switch party control. The following table lists where these special elections are taking place:

Special elections on November 5, 2013
State Elections
Georgia 4
Massachusetts 1
Michigan 1
Mississippi 3
New Hampshire 1
New York 1
Texas 1
Washington 3

Washington's Senate Battle

Background

In December 2012, Tim Sheldon (D), Rodney Tom (D) and 23 Republicans signed a pledge to form a majority caucus called the Majority Coalition Caucus, wresting control of the Senate from the Democratic caucus which had maintained an advantage following the 2012 election. Under this arrangement, Sheldon became President Pro Tempore and Tom became Senate Majority Leader, with Republicans filling the remaining leadership positions. Though hailed by caucus members as a bellwether of cooperation, Democrats disagreed with claims of bipartisanship.

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, three committees are chaired by Democrats, 11 by Republicans, and one is co-chaired.[1]

Prior to the formation of the Majority Coalition Caucus, Washington had a Democratic trifecta. A state government trifecta is when one political party holds the governorship and a majority in both legislative chambers.

Special election

Sen. Derek Kilmer (D) won election to the United States House of Representatives in November 2012. His term in the state senate runs until 2014. Democratic precinct committee officers chose Nathan Schlicher (D) to fill his seat during the 2013 session and a special election for the rest of his term will be held on November 5, with a primary on August 6.[2][3]

November 5 Special election candidates:
Democratic PartyNathan Schlicher
Republican Party Jan Angel

Analysis

This campaign has drawn significant interest because the Republican-led coalition currently holds a one-vote majority in the chamber. Analysts believe that should Angel win the seat, it may give Republicans a foothold that will be hard to lose in the midterm elections next year. A win for Schlicher, however, may seal the fate of the Republican-lead coalition in those same elections. Internal polling by both Democrats and Republicans showed the race to be a virtual tie. The district is considered evenly split, with President Obama winning by 900 votes in the 2012 presidential election.[4]

If history is any indication of this election's outcome, Angel has the upper hand. Schlicher, chosen by the district's Democratic committee, has never won an election in this district. Angel, meanwhile, has won election to the house three times in this district. In an August 6 primary that was mostly formality, Angel defeated Schlicher by more than nine points - 54.6% to 45.4%.[4]

Finance

This race has become the most expensive state legislative race in state history, with nearly $2.4 million spent on the race. The candidates themselves reported spending nearly $1.2 million, while satellite spending as accounted for another $1.2 million. More than half of that million has been spent in opposition of Angel. Schlicher raised more than $500,00 and Angel raised almost $675,000. Republicans have cried out against the satellite spending of California billionaire Tom Steyer, who donated $400,000 to Schlicher through his PAC. "A California billionaire wants to buy this seat and rent this caucus," said Senate Republican Leader Mark Schoesler. Satellite spending, however, is fairly evenly split between the two parties and from a variety of sources.[4][5]

Other races

Georgia

☐Georgia State Senate District 14
Sen. Barry Loudermilk (R) resigned in order to focus on his Congressional campaign. A special election has been called for November 5 elections, with a runoff if necessary on December 3. No party primaries will be held for this election. Candidates had from September 16 to September 18 to file certified nomination papers.[6][7]

November 5 Special election candidates:
Democratic Party Christopher G. Nesmith
Republican Party Nicole Ebbeskotte
Republican Party Matt Laughridge
Republican Party Dwight Pullen
Republican Party Dean Sheridan
Republican Party Bruce Thompson

☐Georgia House of Representatives District 100
Rep. Brian Thomas (D) resigned to accept a position with Natural Resources Group in Lamoine, Maine. A special election has been called for November 5 elections, with a runoff if necessary on December 3. No party primaries will be held for this election. Candidates had from September 16 to September 18 to file certified nomination papers.[8][9][10]

November 5 Special election candidates:
Democratic Party Dewey McClain

☐Georgia House of Representatives District 104
Rep. Donna Sheldon (R) resigned in order to focus on her Congressional campaign. A special election has been called for November 5 elections, with a runoff if necessary on December 3. No party primaries will be held for this election. Candidates had from September 16 to September 18 to file certified nomination papers.[11][12]

November 5 Special election candidates:
Republican Party Teresa Cantrell
Republican Party Chuck Efstration
Republican Party Tim Puckett
Republican Party Todd Tyson

☐Georgia House of Representatives District 127
Rep. Quincy Murphy (D) passed away on August 2 after a battle with lung cancer. A special election has been called for November 5 elections, with a runoff if necessary on December 3. No party primaries will be held for this election. Candidates had from September 16 to September 18 to file certified nomination papers.[13][14]

November 5 Special election candidates:
Democratic Party Diane B. Evans
Democratic Party Dianne Murphy
Democratic Party Brian Prince

Massachusetts

☐Massachusetts State Senate 2nd Hampden and Hampshire District
Sen. Michael Knapik (R) resigned to become the executive director of advancement at Westfield State University. A special election was called concurrent with the regularly-scheduled November 5 elections, with a primary on October 8. Candidates had until September 5 to file certified nomination papers.[15][16][17][18]

Democratic PartyOctober 8 Democratic Primary:
Republican PartyOctober 8 GOP Primary:
November 5 Special election candidates:
Democratic Party David K. Bartley
Republican Party Donald F. Humason, Jr.

Michigan

☐Michigan House of Representatives District 49
Rep. Jim Ananich (D) was elected to the Michigan State Senate on May 7, 2013. A special election has been called concurrent with the regularly-scheduled November 5 elections, with a primary on August 6. Candidates had until June 4 to file certified nomination papers.[19][20][21][22][23]

Democratic PartyAugust 6 Democratic primary:
Republican PartyAugust 6 GOP primary:
Libertarian PartyLibertarian candidates:
November 5 Special election candidates:
Democratic Party Phil Phelps
Republican Party Don Pfeiffer
Libertarian Party Pat Clawson

Mississippi

☐Mississippi House of Representatives District 5
Rep. Kelvin Buck (D) was elected Mayor of Holly Springs, MS. A special election has been called for November 5, with a runoff if necessary on November 26. Candidates had until October 7 to file certified nomination papers. Special elections in Mississippi are nonpartisan.[24][25]

November 5 Special election candidates:
Grey.png Daylon Cannon
Grey.png Andre R. DeBerry
Grey.png Arthur "Clyde" Ellzey
Grey.png John Gary Faulkner
Grey.png Lee Edward Gill
Grey.png Jacqueline Simon
Grey.png Robert Earl Young

☐Mississippi House of Representatives District 55
Rep. George Flaggs, Jr. (D) was elected Mayor of Vicksburg, MS. A special election has been called for November 5, with a runoff if necessary on November 26. Candidates had until October 7 to file certified nomination papers. Special elections in Mississippi are nonpartisan.[26][27]

November 5 Special election candidates:
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Grey.png Chris Green
Grey.png Andrew W. Harrell
Grey.png Marie Thompson
Grey.png Joseph E. Williams, Jr.

☐Mississippi House of Representatives District 110
Rep. Billy Broomfield (D) was elected Mayor of Moss Point, MS. A special election has been called for November 5, with a runoff if necessary on November 26. Candidates had until October 7 to file certified nomination papers. Special elections in Mississippi are nonpartisan.[28][29]

November 5 Special election candidates:
Grey.png Jeramey Anderson
Grey.png Tyres Autrey
Grey.png Mitch Ellerby
Grey.png Aneice R. Liddell
Grey.png Anne A. McMillion

New Hampshire

☐New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough District 35
Rep. Roland LaPlante (D) resigned in February 2013 citing health concerns. A special election has been called concurrent with the November 5 municipal elections, with a primary on September 17. The filing period for candidates ran from July 29 to August 5.[30][31]

Democratic PartySeptember 17 Democratic Primary:
Republican PartySeptember 17 GOP Primary:
November 5 Special election:
Democratic Party Latha Mangipudi
Republican Party Peter Silva

New York

☐New York House of Representatives District 86
Rep. Nelson Castro (D) resigned on April 8, 2013 following his role in the bribery scandal that saw fellow Assemblyman Eric Stevenson (D) charged. Gov. Andrew Cuomo called for an election concurrent with municipal elections on November 5. An open primary took place on September 10.[32][33]

September 10 Open primary candidates:
Democratic Party Victor Pichardo Approveda
Democratic Party Hector Ramirez Approveda
Democratic Party Yudelka Tapia
Democratic Party Haile Rivera
Democratic Party Melanie Johnson
Democratic Party Elizabeth Ortiz
Democratic Party Keny Nunez
November 5 Special election candidates:
Democratic Party Victor Pichardo
Democratic Party Hector Ramirez

Texas

☐Texas House of Representatives District 50
Rep. Mark Strama (D) resigned to lead Google's fiber optics operation in Austin, Texas. A special election has been called for November 5. Candidates had until September 4 to file certified nomination papers.[34][35]

November 5 Special election candidates:
Democratic Party Celia Israel
Democratic Party Rico Reyes
Democratic Party Jade Chang Sheppard
Republican Party Mike VanDeWalle

Washington

☐Washington State Senate District 7
Sen. Bob Morton (R) retired on January 1, 2013. His term in the state senate runs until 2014. Republican precinct committee officers chose John Smith (R) to fill his seat during the 2013 session and a special election for the rest of his term will be held on November 5, with a primary on August 6.[36][37][38]

Republican PartyAugust 6 GOP primary:
November 5 Special election candidates:
Republican Party Brian Dansel
Republican Party John Smith

☐Washington State Senate District 8
Sen. Jerome Delvin (R) resigned on January 1, 2013 to serve as Benton County Commissioner. His term in the state senate runs until 2014. Republican precinct committee officers chose Sharon Brown (R) to fill his seat during the 2013 session and a special election for the rest of his term will be held on November 5, with a primary on August.[39][40][41]

Republican PartyAugust 6 GOP primary:
November 5 Special election candidates:
Republican Party Phillip R. Lemley
Republican Party Sharon Brown

See also

Footnotes

  1. ↑ The Seattle Times, "Legislature: Power play puts Senate in GOP hands," January 14, 2013. accessed January 23, 2013
  2. ↑ gigharbor.patch.com, "Gig Harbor's Nathan Schlicher Will Replace Derek Kilmer in State Legislature," August 19, 2013
  3. ↑ wei.sos.wa.gov, "State candidates in lot order," accessed August 5, 2013
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 washingtonpost.com, "Washington state special election could decide party control," October 23, 2013
  5. ↑ usatoday.com, "2013 legislative elections: Fierce but few," October 25, 2013
  6. ↑ cbsatlanta.com, "November special legislative elections set in Ga.," September 6, 2013
  7. ↑ qual.sos.state.ga.us, "Official candidate list," accessed September 19, 2013
  8. ↑ clatl.com, "State Rep. Brian Thomas resigns to pursue job in Maine," June 20, 2013
  9. ↑ cbsatlanta.com, "November special legislative elections set in Ga.," September 6, 2013
  10. ↑ qual.sos.state.ga.us, "Official candidate list," accessed September 19, 2013
  11. ↑ cbsatlanta.com, "November special legislative elections set in Ga.," September 6, 2013
  12. ↑ qual.sos.state.ga.us, "Official candidate list," accessed September 19, 2013
  13. ↑ ajc.com, "Veteran Georgia legislator dies after lengthy illness," August 2, 2013
  14. ↑ qual.sos.state.ga.us, "Official candidate list," accessed September 19, 2013
  15. ↑ masslive.com, "Dates set for Western Massachusetts state Senate special election," August 7, 2013
  16. ↑ sec.state.ma.us, "Special State Election - Second Hampden and Hamphshire Senate District," accessed August 23, 2013
  17. ↑ "Official candidate list," accessed September 25, 2013
  18. ↑ masslive.com, "David Bartley on Massachusetts Senate primary win: 'Agawam was crucial'," October 8, 2013
  19. ↑ Detroit Free Press, "Snyder calls special election for state House seat," May 15, 2013
  20. ↑ mlive.com, "Six Democrats, two Republicans face off in 49th District state House primary election," June 4, 2013
  21. ↑ mlive.com, "Phil Phelps wins Democratic primary for 49th District state House seat," August 6, 2013
  22. ↑ mlive.com, "Don Pfeiffer wins Republican primary for 49th District state House seat," August 6, 2013
  23. ↑ mlive.com, "Libertarian candidate Pat Clawson joins race for 49th District state House seat," August 7, 2013
  24. ↑ blogs.clarionledger.com, "Bryant sets date for three House special elections," July 22, 2013
  25. ↑ sos.ms.gov, "Official candidate list," accessed October 8, 2013
  26. ↑ blogs.clarionledger.com, "Bryant sets date for three House special elections," July 22, 2013
  27. ↑ sos.ms.gov, "Official candidate list," accessed October 8, 2013
  28. ↑ blogs.clarionledger.com, "Bryant sets date for three House special elections," July 22, 2013
  29. ↑ sos.ms.gov, "Official candidate list," accessed October 8, 2013
  30. ↑ sos.nh.gov, "Special Election - Hillsborough District 35," accessed August 6, 2013
  31. ↑ nashua.patch.com, "Unofficial Results for Ward 8: Andrade by Three Votes," September 17, 2013
  32. ↑ nydailynews.com, "Gov. Cuomo opts against special election for open Bronx Assembly seat," April 26, 2013
  33. ↑ newyork.cbslocal.com, "State Assembly - District 86 - Dem Primary," September 10, 2013
  34. ↑ texastribune.org, "Special Election to Replace Strama Set for Nov. 5," July 11, 2013
  35. ↑ sos.state.tx.us, "Candidates for House of Representatives, District 50 Special Election," accessed September 6, 2013
  36. ↑ spokesman.com, "Colville-area farmer named to succeed Morton," January 4, 2013
  37. ↑ wei.sos.wa.gov, "State candidates in lot order," accessed August 5, 2013
  38. ↑ spokesman.com, "Incumbents survive their primary challenges," August 7, 2013
  39. ↑ kvewtv.com, "Kennewick Mayor Pro-Tem Sharon Brown to replace Sen. Delvin," January 28, 2013
  40. ↑ wei.sos.wa.gov, "State candidates in lot order," accessed August 5, 2013
  41. ↑ tri-cityherald.com, "Brown has huge lead in State Senate race," August 6, 2013
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