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July 13, 2015

Edited by Jackie Beran

This week’s tracker includes a look at redistricting in Florida and the removal of the Confederate flag from the State House in South Carolina.

Weekly highlight

Florida State Legislature

FLORIDA: The legislature must redraw eight of twenty-seven congressional district boundaries after the Florida Supreme Court threw out the existing map in a 5-2 decision last Thursday. The court, deeming the last attempt at drawing a map "tainted" in order to benefit Republicans and incumbents, "[encouraged] the Legislature to conduct all meetings in which it makes decisions on the new map in public and to record any non-public meetings for preservation."[1] David King, attorney for the plaintiffs, stated, "The court has made it abundantly clear that partisan gerrymandering will not be tolerated."[2] The legislature was given 100 days to complete a new map, placing the deadline in the middle of October.[3] Senate President Andy Gardiner (R) and House Speaker Steve Crisafulli (R) had no immediate comment.[4] The group of plaintiffs, including the League of Women Voters, sued to overturn the original map approved in 2012, arguing that it violated one of the "Fair Districts" constitutional amendments of 2010. Following a ruling by circuit court judge Terry Lewis that tossed out the original 2012 map, the legislature returned for a special session last summer to draw new boundaries for two districts in central Florida. The newly redrawn districts were subsequently challenged by the plaintiffs.[5] Thursday's decision could affect battleground races in districts held by Republican Reps. David Jolly and Carlos Curbelo.[1][5] Meanwhile, a circuit court will begin to hear a challenge to the boundaries of the state Senate's districts on September 25.[6]

South Carolina State Legislature

SOUTH CAROLINA: Last week, the South Carolina State Legislature passed Senate Bill 897, which removed the Confederate battle flag from the grounds of the State House. Senate Bill 897 had to be passed twice in each chamber by a two-thirds majority before it could be sent to the governor.[7] The Senate passed Senate Bill 897 by a vote of 37 to 3 on July 6, and by a vote of 36 to 3 on July 7.[7][8] The House of Representatives passed the bill by a vote of 93 to 27 on June 8, and by a vote of 94 to 20 on July 9.[9] The final vote on the bill came in the early morning of July 9 after a 13-hour debate over the flag's removal.[10]

The newly reignited debate surrounding the Confederate flag began in South Carolina after the late Democratic Senator Clementa Pinckney and eight others were killed in a mass shooting at an African Methodist Episcopal church in Charleston, S.C. on June 17, 2015.[11] After the shooting, the police determined that the shooter was motivated by racial hatred, and had posed in pictures with the Confederate flag.[12] The massacre reignited a debate about the meaning of the Confederate flag and its symbol to different people.[13] Gov. Nikki Haley (R) used 13 pens to sign the bill on July 9, nine of which were given to the families of the nine victims who were killed in the mass shooting.[10][14]

Gov. Nikki Haley (R)

After the state House passed the bill, Gov. Haley made the following statement on her Facebook page:

“ Today, as the Senate did before them, the House of Representatives has served the State of South Carolina and her people with great dignity. I'm grateful for their service and their compassion. It is a new day in South Carolina, a day we can all be proud of, a day that truly brings us all together as we continue to heal, as one people and one state.[15] ”
—Gov. Nikki Haley (R)[16]

The flag was removed from the State House grounds in a ceremony on the morning of July 10.[13] After flying for 54 years at the State House, the Confederate flag will now be on exhibit at the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum.[13]

Sessions

Current sessions capture for the week of July 13, 2015
See also: Dates of 2015 state legislative sessions
Click here to see a chart of each state's 2015 session information.

Regular sessions

Currently seven out of 50 state legislatures are meeting in regular session. Three states are in recess, 38 states have adjourned their 2015 legislative sessions and two states are in special session.

The following states are in regular session:[17]

In recess

As of today, July 13, there are three state legislatures currently in recess.[18]

Adjourned

The following states have adjourned their 2015 regular sessions:[19]

Special sessions

As of today, July 13, there are two state legislatures currently in special session.

2015 Legislative Elections

See also: State legislative elections, 2015

A total of seven of the 99 chambers will hold state legislative elections on November 3, 2015.

There are seven chambers in four states with elections in 2015:

The New Jersey Senate also typically holds elections in odd years, but all members were elected to four-year terms in 2013 and are not up for election again until 2017.

Of the 1,972 state senate seats in the country, 131 are up for up for election in November 2015, and 407 of the country's 5,411 state house seats are up for election. Altogether, 538 of the country's 7,383 state legislative seats are up for election on November 3, 2015.

Primary Information

The state legislative filing deadlines and primary dates are as follows:

Filing Deadlines

Primary Dates

Special Elections

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See also: State legislative special elections, 2015

There are seven special elections and one special election primary scheduled this week.

Oklahoma House of Representatives District 73

See also: Oklahoma state legislative special elections, 2015

Regina Goodwin (D) defeated Jennettie Marshall (D), Joe Williams (D), Jonathan Townsend (D), Jeanetta Williams (D), Norris Minor (D), and Robert Lewis (D) in the special election on July 14.[26][27]

The seat was vacant following Kevin Matthews' (D) election to the Oklahoma State Senate.[28]

A special election for the position of Oklahoma House of Representatives District 73 was called for July 14. The special election was originally scheduled for September 8, with a primary election on July 14, but since only one party registered for the primary election, the special general election for this seat was held on July 14.[29] The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 6, 2015.[28][29]

Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 73, Special Election, 2015
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngRegina Goodwin 34.7% 850
     Democratic Jonathan Townsend 27.4% 673
     Democratic Joe Williams 20.3% 499
     Democratic Jennettie Marshall 8.1% 199
     Democratic Jeanetta Williams 6.3% 155
     Democratic Robert Lewis 2.3% 57
     Democratic Norris Minor 0.8% 20
Total Votes 2,453
July 14 Special election candidates:
Democratic Party Jennettie Marshall
Democratic Party Regina Goodwin
Democratic Party Joe Williams
Democratic Party Jonathan Townsend
Democratic Party Jeanetta Williams
Democratic Party Norris Minor
Democratic Party Robert Lewis

Oklahoma House of Representatives District 85 (primary)

See also: Oklahoma state legislative special elections, 2015

A special election for the position of Oklahoma House of Representatives District 85 was called for September 8. A primary election took place on July 14.[29] The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 6, 2015.[28][29]

The seat was vacant following David Dank's (R) death.[28]

Cyndi Munson was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Chip Carter defeated Matt Jackson, Amy Palumbo and Ralph Crawford in the Republican primary.[26][30][31] Munson defeated Carter in the special election.[32]

Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 85, Special Election, 2015
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngCyndi Munson 53.8% 2,641
     Republican Chip Carter 46.2% 2,272
Total Votes 4,913
Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 85 Republican Primary, 2015
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngChip Carter 37.1% 1,027
Ralph Crawford 29.1% 806
Matt Jackson 19.4% 536
Amy Palumbo 14.4% 400
Total Votes 2,769
Democratic Party July 14 Democratic Primary candidates:
Republican Party July 14 Republican Primary candidates:

Georgia House of Representatives District 48

See also: Georgia state legislative special elections, 2015

Betty Price (R) defeated James W. Johnson (D) and Dave McCleary (R) in the special election on July 14.[33][34]

The seat was vacant following Harry Geisinger's (R) death on May 1, 2015.[35]

A special election for the position of Georgia House of Representatives District 48 was called for July 14.[36] The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 3.[37]

Georgia House of Representatives, District 48, Special Election, 2015
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngBetty Price 51.1% 1,358
     Republican Dave McCleary 34.2% 909
     Republican James W. Johnson 14.6% 388
Total Votes 2,655
July 14 Special election candidates:
Democratic Party James W. Johnson
Republican Party Dave McCleary
Republican Party Betty Price

Georgia House of Representatives District 80

See also: Georgia state legislative special elections, 2015

A special election for the position of Georgia House of Representatives District 80 was called for July 14.[36] A runoff election took place on August 11. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 3.[38]

The seat was vacant following Mike Jacobs' (R) appointment to a judgeship in DeKalb County.[39]

Taylor J. Bennett (D), Loren Collins (R), J. Max Davis (R) and Catherine S. Bernard (R) faced off in a special election.[40] Since no candidate received more than 50 percent of the vote, the top two vote-getters, Bennett and Davis, met in a runoff election, which Bennett won.[41][42]

Georgia House of Representatives, District 80, Special Election Runoff, 2015
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngTaylor J. Bennett 54.5% 2,715
     Republican J. Max Davis 45.5% 2,263
Total Votes 4,978
Georgia House of Representatives, District 80, Special Election, 2015
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngTaylor J. Bennett (advanced to runoff) 36.8% 1,473
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngJ. Max Davis (advanced to runoff) 31.5% 1,259
     Republican Catherine S. Bernard 30.1% 1,203
     Republican Loren Collins 1.6% 63
Total Votes 3,998
July 14 Special election candidates:
Democratic Party Taylor J. Bennett
Republican Party Catherine S. Bernard
Republican Party Loren Collins
Republican Party J. Max Davis

Georgia House of Representatives District 146

See also: Georgia state legislative special elections, 2015

A special election for the position of Georgia House of Representatives District 146 was called for July 14.[36] A runoff election took place on August 11. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 3.[43]

The seat was vacant following Larry O'Neal's (R) resignation to become the chief judge on the Georgia Tax Tribunal.[44]

Shaw Blackmon (R), Kelly Burke (R) and Larry Walker (R) faced off in a special election.[45] Since no candidate received more than 50 percent of the vote, the top two vote-getters, Blackmon and Walker, met in a runoff election, which Blackmon won.[46][47]

Georgia House of Representatives, District 146, Special Election Runoff, 2015
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngShaw Blackmon 56.9% 2,520
     Republican Larry Walker 43.1% 1,905
Total Votes 4,425
Georgia House of Representatives, District 146, Special Election, 2015
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngShaw Blackmon (advanced to runoff) 43.8% 1,735
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngLarry Walker (advanced to runoff) 35.3% 1,397
     Republican Kelly Burke 20.9% 828
Total Votes 3,960
July 14 Special election candidates:
Republican Party Shaw Blackmon
Republican Party Kelly Burke
Republican Party Larry Walker

Georgia House of Representatives District 155

See also: Georgia state legislative special elections, 2015

A special election for the position of Georgia House of Representatives District 155 was called for July 14.[36] A runoff election took place on August 11. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 3.[48]

The seat was vacant following Jay Roberts' (R) appointment to planning director of the state Department of Transportation.[49]

Scott Lowell Downing (R), Horace Hudgins (R), Sherry Miley (R) and Clay Pirkle (R) faced off in a special election.[50] Since no candidate received more than 50 percent of the vote, the top two vote-getters, Hudgins and Pirkle, met in a runoff election, which Pirkle won.[51][52]

Georgia House of Representatives, District 155, Special Election Runoff, 2015
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngClay Pirkle 58.9% 2,341
     Republican Horace Hudgins 41.1% 1,636
Total Votes 3,977
Georgia House of Representatives, District 155, Special Election, 2015
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngClay Pirkle (advanced to runoff) 36.5% 1,386
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngHorace Hudgins (advanced to runoff) 31.7% 1,204
     Republican Scott Lowell Downing 23.9% 910
     Republican Sherry Miley 7.9% 301
Total Votes 3,801
July 14 Special election candidates:
Republican Party Scott Lowell Downing
Republican Party Horace Hudgins
Republican Party Sherry Miley
Republican Party Clay Pirkle

Georgia House of Representatives District 55 (runoff)

See also: Georgia state legislative special elections, 2015

Alysia Brown (D), Marie Metze (D), Michael B. Fitzgerald (D), Raghu Raju (D), Shelitha Robertson (D) and John Franklin Guest Jr. (I) faced off in a special election on June 16.[53] Since no candidate received more than 50 percent of the vote, the top two vote-getters, Robertson and Metze, met in a runoff election on July 14, which Metze won.[54][55]

Tyrone Brooks Jr. (D) was initially removed from the ballot on June 8 after he failed to prove that he had lived in the district for at least a year.[56] However, he was temporarily placed back on the ballot by a Superior Court judge on June 11, 2015. A hearing was held on June 15 to determine Brooks' eligibility.[57] Ultimately, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Kimberly M. Esmond Adams sided with Secretary of State Brian Kemp's (R) original decision and ruled that Brooks was not eligible for the ballot.[58]

The seat was vacant following the resignation of Tyrone Brooks Sr. (D) on April 9, 2015.[59]

A special election for the position of Georgia House of Representatives District 55 was called for June 16. A runoff election took place on July 14. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 30.[59]

Georgia House of Representatives, District 55, Runoff election, 2015
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngMarie Metze 58.2% 1,421
     Democratic Shelitha Robertson 41.8% 1,020
Total Votes 2,441
Georgia House of Representatives, District 55, Special Election, 2015
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngShelitha Robertson (advanced to runoff) 30.7% 851
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngMarie Metze (advanced to runoff) 30.4% 842
     Democratic Michael B. Fitzgerald 22.4% 619
     Independent John Franklin Guest Jr. 8.2% 226
     Democratic Alysia Brown 6.5% 181
     Democratic Raghu Raju 1.8% 50
Total Votes 2,769
June 16 Special election candidates:

Note: Tyrone Brooks, Jr. (D) was removed from the ballot.[60] However, he was placed back on the ballot - at least temporarily - by a Superior Court judge on June 11, 2015. A hearing was held on June 15th to determine Brooks' eligibility.[61] Ultimately, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Kimberly M. Esmond Adams sided with Secretary of State Brian Kemp's (R) original decision and ruled that Brooks, Jr. was not eligible for the ballot.[62]

Democratic Party Alysia Brown
Democratic Party Marie Metze Approveda
Democratic Party Michael B. Fitzgerald
Democratic Party Raghu Raju
Democratic Party Shelitha Robertson Approveda
Grey.png John Franklin Guest, Jr.
July 14 Special election runoff candidates:
Democratic Party Marie Metze
Democratic Party Shelitha Robertson

Georgia House of Representatives District 24 (runoff)

See also: Georgia state legislative special elections, 2015

Sheri Smallwood Gilligan (R), Will Kremer (R), Ethan Underwood (R) and David Van Sant (R) faced off in a special election on June 16.[63] Since no candidate received more than 50 percent of the vote, the top two vote-getters, Smallwood Gilligan and Van Sant, met in a runoff election on July 14, which Smallwood Gilligan won.[64][65]

The seat was vacant following Mark Hamilton's (R) resignation on May 11, 2015.[66]

A special election for the position of Georgia House of Representatives District 24 was called for June 16. A runoff election took place on July 14. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 20.[67]

Georgia House of Representatives, District 24, Runoff election, 2015
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngSheri Smallwood Gilligan 75.1% 2,858
     Republican David Van Sant 24.9% 947
Total Votes 3,805
Georgia House of Representatives, District 24, Special Election, 2015
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngSheri Smallwood Gilligan (advanced to runoff) 50% 1,785
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngDavid Van Sant (advanced to runoff) 24.6% 878
     Republican Ethan Underwood 20.7% 739
     Republican Will Kremer 4.8% 171
Total Votes 3,573
June 16 Special election candidates:
Republican Party Sheri Smallwood Gilligan Approveda
Republican Party Will Kremer
Republican Party Ethan Underwood
Republican Party David Van Sant Approveda
July 14 Special election runoff candidates:
Republican Party Sheri Smallwood Gilligan
Republican Party David Van Sant

Recent election results

July 7, 2015

☑ New Hampshire House of Representatives District Rockingham 20

See also: New Hampshire state legislative special elections, 2015

Rio Tilton (R) defeated Elaine Andrews-Ahearn (D) in the special election on July 7, 2015.[68][69]

The seat was vacant following Dennis B. Sweeney's (R) resignation on April 6, 2015.[70]

A special election for the position of New Hampshire House of Representatives District Rockingham 20 was called for July 7. The special election was originally scheduled for August 25, with a primary election on July 7, but since only one person from each party registered for the primary election, the special general election for this seat was held on July 7.[68] The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 15.[68]

New Hampshire House of Representatives, Rockingham 20, Special Election, 2015
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngRio Tilton 67.3% 772
     Democratic Elaine Andrews-Ahearn 32.7% 375
Total Votes 1,147
July 7 Special election candidates:
Democratic Party Elaine Andrews-Ahearn
Republican Party Rio Tilton Green check mark transparent.png

Looking ahead

Upcoming special elections include:

See also

Footnotes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 National Journal, "Florida Supreme Court Throws Out Congressional Map, Orders Battleground Districts Redrawn," July 9, 2015
  2. ↑ Reuters, "Florida Supreme Court orders redrawing of some U.S. congressional districts," July 9, 2015
  3. ↑ Naples Daily News, "Florida Supreme Court rejects congressional districts; orders Legislature to redraw maps," July 9, 2015
  4. ↑ TCPalm, "Florida Supreme Court to Legislature: Redraw congressional maps," July 9, 2015
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Politico, "Court: Florida must redraw congressional map," July 9, 2015
  6. ↑ WUSF News, "State Senate Redistricting Battle Looms," July 9, 2015
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 usatoday.com, "S.C. Senate votes to remove Confederate flag," accessed July 6, 2015
  8. ↑ npr.org, "In Final Vote, South Carolina Senate Moves To Take Down Confederate Flag," July 7, 2015
  9. ↑ USA Today, "S.C. Statehouse will take down Confederate flag Friday," accessed July 9, 2015
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 NY Times, "South Carolina Governor Signs Law Removing Confederate Flag From Capitol," July 9, 2015
  11. ↑ NBC News, "'This Is a Hate Crime Nine People Killed at Historic South Carolina Church," June 18, 2015
  12. ↑ ABC News, "South Carolina Lawmakers Begin Debate Over Confederate Flag," July 6, 2015
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 CNN, "South Carolina lawmakers to debate Confederate flag on Monday," accessed July 6, 2015 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "cnn" defined multiple times with different content
  14. ↑ postandcourier.com, "Gov. Nikki Haley signs bill, Confederate flag to come down," accessed July 9, 2015
  15. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  16. ↑ Facebook, "Nikki Haley," July 9, 2015
  17. ↑ Stateside Associates, "Session Calendar 2015," accessed July 13, 2015
  18. ↑ StateNet, "Daily Session Summary," accessed July 13, 2015
  19. ↑ StateNet, "Daily Session Summary," accessed July 13, 2015
  20. ↑ Regular session began on December 1, 2014. Special session concurrent with regular session.
  21. ↑ Regular session adjourned on June 4
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 Mississippi Secretary of State, "2015 Elections," accessed January 2, 2015
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 Mississippi Secretary of State, "2015 Election Calendar," accessed January 2, 2015
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 New Jersey Department of Elections, "2015 Primary Election Timeline," accessed February 2, 2015
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 Virginia State Board of Elections, "2015 November Election Calendar," accessed January 2, 2015
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 Oklahoma State Election Board, "List of Candidates," accessed May 8, 2015
  27. ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official Results - Special Elections - July," accessed July 28, 2015
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 28.2 28.3 tulsaworld.com, "Special election set for Tulsa's House District 73," accessed April 22, 2015
  29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 29.2 29.3 Oklahoma State Election Board, "Oklahoma Elections — 2015," accessed April 22, 2015
  30. ↑ News OK, "OKC executive wins District 85 GOP primary," accessed July 15, 2015
  31. ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official Results - Special Elections - July," accessed July 28, 2015
  32. ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Special Election — September 8, 2015," accessed September 8, 2015
  33. ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "State Representative, District 48," accessed June 8, 2015
  34. ↑ Georgia Election Results, "Statewide results for special election," accessed August 13, 2015
  35. ↑ PeachPundit.com, "RIP: Representative Harry Geisinger," accessed May 18, 2015
  36. ↑ 36.0 36.1 36.2 36.3 PeachPundit.com, "Dates of Special Elections To Fill Vacancies," accessed May 18, 2015
  37. ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Call for Special Elections in State House of Representatives Districts 48, 80, 146, 155," accessed May 21, 2015
  38. ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Call for Special Elections in State House of Representatives Districts 48, 80, 146, 155," accessed May 21, 2015
  39. ↑ bizjournals.com, "Mike Jacobs leaving legislature for judgeship," accessed May 18, 2015
  40. ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "State Representative, District 80," accessed June 8, 2015
  41. ↑ Georgia Election Results, "Statewide results for special election," accessed August 13, 2015
  42. ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Special Election Runoff results," accessed September 8, 2015
  43. ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Call for Special Elections in State House of Representatives Districts 48, 80, 146, 155," accessed May 21, 2015
  44. ↑ WMAZ, "O'Neal Resignation Effective Midnight April 30," April 29, 2015
  45. ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "State Representative, District 146," accessed June 8, 2015
  46. ↑ Georgia Election Results, "Statewide results for special election," accessed August 13, 2015
  47. ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Special Election Runoff results," accessed September 8, 2015
  48. ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Call for Special Elections in State House of Representatives Districts 48, 80, 146, 155," accessed May 21, 2015
  49. ↑ bizjournals.com, "Jay Roberts tapped for Georgia DOT planning director," accessed May 18, 2015
  50. ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "State Representative, District 155," accessed June 8, 2015
  51. ↑ Georgia Election Results, "Statewide results for special election," accessed August 13, 2015
  52. ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Special Election Runoff results," accessed September 8, 2015
  53. ↑ neighbornewspapers.com, "Candidates throw hats in ring for House District 55 seat," accessed May 5, 2015
  54. ↑ Georgia Election Results, "Statewide results for Special Election Runoff," accessed June 17, 2015
  55. ↑ Georgia Election Results, "Statewide results for special election," accessed August 13, 2015
  56. ↑ politics.blog.ajc.com, "Brian Kemp orders Tyrone Brooks Jr. struck from June 16 contest to fill father’s seat," accessed June 10, 2015
  57. ↑ Jim Galloway, AJC, "Fulton County judge moves Tyrone Brooks Jr. eligibility hearing to Monday," June 12, 2015
  58. ↑ AJC.com, "It’s final: Tyrone Brooks Jr. removed from today’s House District 55 ballot," June 16, 2015
  59. ↑ 59.0 59.1 Georgia Secretary of State, "Call for Special Election in State House of Representatives District 55," accessed April 22, 2015
  60. ↑ politics.blog.ajc.com, "Brian Kemp orders Tyrone Brooks Jr. struck from June 16 contest to fill father’s seat," accessed June 10, 2015
  61. ↑ Jim Galloway, AJC, "Fulton County judge moves Tyrone Brooks Jr. eligibility hearing to Monday," June 12, 2015
  62. ↑ AJC.com, "It’s final: Tyrone Brooks Jr. removed from today’s House District 55 ballot," June 16, 2015
  63. ↑ forsythnews.com, "Field set at four in race for Forsyth state House seat," accessed May 22, 2015
  64. ↑ Georgia Election Results, "Statewide results for special election," accessed June 17, 2015
  65. ↑ Georgia Election Results, "Statewide results for Special Election Runoff," accessed August 13, 2015
  66. ↑ Peach Pundit, "Mark Hamilton Resigns," May 11, 2015
  67. ↑ AJC.com, "What to watch at this weekend’s Georgia GOP convention," accessed May 18, 2015
  68. ↑ 68.0 68.1 68.2 New Hampshire Secretary of State, "Candidate list for Rockingham County District No. 20," accessed May 18, 2015
  69. ↑ New Hampshire Secretary of State, "Special election results," accessed July 7, 2015
  70. ↑ seacoastonline.com, "No-show state Rep. Sweeney of Seabrook resigns," accessed April 10, 2015
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