Kentucky state legislative special elections, 2011

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In 2011, one special election was held for the Kentucky State Legislature. This election was called to fill a vacancy in the Kentucky House of Representatives, District 82.

How vacancies are filled


If there is a vacancy in the Kentucky General Assembly, a special election must be held to fill the vacant seat. The governor must call for an election if the General Assembly is not in session. The presiding officer in the house where the vacancy happened must call for an election if lawmakers are in session.[1] All nominating petitions must be filed at least 56 days before the election.[2]

DocumentIcon.jpg See sources: Kentucky Rev. Stat. § 118.730-§118.770


Special elections

December 20, 2011



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