• FuglyDuck
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      1 year ago

      It’s an election called to fill one specific post or decide a specific issue

      For example, if finestien or mcconnel were to step down, their respective states would temporarily appoint a person to fill the gap while a special election was called.

      This is apposed to the general election that has “everything” on it.

    • spaceghotiOP
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      61 year ago

      When it happens outside the normal election period (usually determined by state or county law) because a vacancy needed to be filled or a referendum was called.

    • @expatriado
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      -101 year ago

      you can only vote in the special elections if you rode the short bus