special elections
Off-cycle ballot contests
Special elections are held outside the regular election schedule, typically to fill a vacancy caused by death, resignation, or removal from office.
They may also decide ballot measures that can't wait for the next general election.
The special election to replace the late senator drew surprisingly high turnout.
- votesFormal choices recorded
- vacancyUnoccupied space or position
- runoffExcess water drainage
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- votingFormally registering a choice
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