special election

Noun

Meaning

special election (plural special elections)

(politics, government, Philippines, US) An election scheduled at other than the usual date for a specific purpose, often to fill an office that has become vacant before the incumbent has completed the term.

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Synonyms

by-election bye-election

Examples

If al Qaeda or any other enemy of our country manages to create a situation or explode a bomb or murder or incapacitate large numbers of our people, we cannot wait for 7 weeks of a special election in order to deal with that. Dana Rohrabacher

AP: Kweisi Mfume Defeats Kimberly Klacik, Wins Special Election In 7th Congressional DistrictThe Associated Press has declared Democrat Kweisi Mfume the winner of the special election in Maryland's 7th congressional district. Source: Internet

Because this is a Special Election, all candidates will face off in November, with a run-off if no-one reaches 50%. Source: Internet

GLA does not disclose donors, he told the DCNF Tuesday, but has not “received contributions from any of the candidates for the U.S. Senate Special Election.” Source: Internet

HD8: Tim Bonner Nominated as GOP Candidate for Special Election Bonner, a local small businessman and attorney, cited his record of “proven experience, record of accomplishments, and conservative values” as the reason he can represent the district. Source: Internet

Sept. 15: Earliest day for a registrar to mail an absentee ballot for the November General Election and Special Election. Source: Internet

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