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Two special elections for the Alabama State Legislature took place in 2012. These elections were called to fill vacancies in the Alabama House of Representatives, Districts 30 and 34.
How vacancies are filled
If there is a vacancy in the Alabama State Legislature, a special election must generally be conducted in order to fill the vacant seat. In the event that a vacancy occurs on or after October 1 in the year of a regular election, the seat will remain vacant until filled at the regular election. Otherwise, the governor must call for a special election if the vacancy happens before the next scheduled general election and the Legislature is in session.[1][2][3] The governor has all discretion in setting the date of the election along with the nominating deadlines.[3][4]
See sources: Alabama Code § 17-15-1
Special elections
December 11, 2012
☑ Alabama House of Representatives District 30 | |
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Blaine Galliher (R) resigned his seat effective August 1, 2012, in order to serve as Gov. Robert Bentley's (R) Legislative Director. In the Republican primary on October 23 Mack Butler defeated Rob McHugh. Butler defeated Beth McGlaughn in the general election on December 11.[5][6][7][8]
General election candidates: |
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Elwyn Thomas (R) resigned his seat effective August 31, 2012, in order to become executive director of the Alabama Manufactured Housing Commission. A Republican primary took place on October 23.[9][6] As no candidate received more than 50 percent of the vote, the top two vote-getters, David Standridge defeated Chris Latta in a primary runoff on December 11, 2012.[10][8]
Primary runoff candidates: |
See also
- State legislative special elections, 2012
- Alabama State Senate elections, 2010
- Alabama House of Representatives elections, 2010
- Alabama State Legislature
Footnotes
- ↑ Ballotpedia, "Alabama Amendment 4, Legislative Vacancies Amendment (2018)," accessed March 28, 2025
- ↑ Justia US Law, "2023 Code of Alabama Title 17 - Elections. Chapter 15 - Special Elections. Section 17-15-1 - When and for What Offices Held." accessed February 26, 2025
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Justia US Law, "2023 Code of Alabama Title 17 - Elections. Chapter 15 - Special Elections. Section 17-15-3 - Special Elections Ordered by Governor." accessed February 26, 2025
- ↑ Alabama Legislature, "Constitution of Alabama 2022," accessed February 26, 2025
- ↑ Governor of Alabama, "Governor Bentley Appoints Blaine Galliher as Legislative Director," July 26, 2012
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 The Republic, "Candidates qualify for special elections to fill 2 vacant seats in Alabama House," September 11, 2012
- ↑ Gadsden Times, "Butler wins District 30 primary," October 23, 2012
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 The Republic, "2 Republicans headed to Ala. state legislature after special elections," December 11, 2012
- ↑ WLTZ, "Governor Bentley Calls Special Election for House District 34," August 21, 2012
- ↑ AL.com, "Blount County's District 34 House race headed to a runoff," October 23, 2012