Liberal Allies Rallying for Schatz in Election Overtime
Although officials have not finalized the schedule, state law requires the mail-in process be completed within three weeks of the primary election.
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Although officials have not finalized the schedule, state law requires the mail-in process be completed within three weeks of the primary election.
In an interview with a local affiliate , Hall blamed his runoff on a busy House floor schedule that tied him up when his rivals could be on the ground.
The special is following the state’s regular election schedule: If no candidate receives a majority of support in the June 24 primary, the top two finishers will face off in an Aug. 26 runoff and the winner
Candidates have until April 11 to file for the race, which follows the state’s regular election year schedule.
The governor has not announced a schedule yet for this contest. The race is rated a Tossup by Rothenberg Political Report/Roll Call. It is an open-seat special election to replace Young.
After he resigns, state election law dictates officials must schedule a special election to be held in 145 days to 160 days. That would mean a late-summer primary and November special election.
Should Markey win the June 25 contest, the governor could schedule the special election to replace him in the fall, to coincide with municipal elections.