Tennessee state legislative special elections, 2013
One special election was scheduled for the Tennessee State Legislature in 2013. This elections were called to fill a vacancy in the Tennessee House of Representatives District 91.
How vacancies are filled
If there is a vacancy in the Tennessee General Assembly, there are two ways a vacancy can be filled. When twelve months or more remain before the next general election, a special election must be held within the allowable time frame set by law. If fewer than twelve months remain before the next general election, members of the legislative body in the county where the vacancy occurred must vote on a replacement.[1]
See sources: Tennessee Const. Art. 2, Sec. 15
Special elections
November 21, 2013
☑Tennessee House of Representatives District 91 | |
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Rep. Lois DeBerry (D) passed away on July 28, 2013, from pancreatic cancer. A special election was called for November 21, with a primary on October 8 if necessary. Candidates had until August 29 to file certified nomination papers.[2][3][4][5][6]
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See also
- State legislative special elections, 2013
- Tennessee State Senate elections, 2010
- Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2010
- Tennessee State Legislature
Footnotes
- ↑ Tennessee Legislature, "Tennessee Constitution," accessed May 22, 2014 (Article II, Section 15)
- ↑ memphisdailynews.com, "Political Season Heats Up With District 91 Deadline," August 28, 2013
- ↑ memphisdailynews.com, "11 File For State House District 91 Special Election," August 30, 2013
- ↑ shelbyvote.com, "Certified Candidate List," accessed September 6, 2013 (dead link)
- ↑ memphisdailynews.com, "Akbari Wins Democratic State House Primary," October 9, 2013
- ↑ memphisdailynews.com, "'No' Pre-K Votes and Akbari Take Early Voting," November 22, 2013