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What seat does Julia Gillard hold?
In 2013, Julia Gillard holds the seat of Lalor in Victoria.
Was the prime minister of Australia elected to office?
Not directly by the people. At elections people vote a local member into the House of Representatives. The Government is formed by the party or parties that hold the majority of seats in the House and the leader of that party is the Prime Minister. It is entirely possible that at the next election for example, that the ALP will win a majority of seats but Julia Gillard could loose her seat, which means she wouldn't be PM.
Can a state remove it's senator?
Yes, they can be voted out of office. Even hold a special election if they are not up for election.
How many members of the houseof representatives are up for election in 2010?
Every single seat is up for election, every seat must be won at election.
What is an open seat race?
An open seat race is a political term for any race in which the previous holder of the position is not running for reelection. This can be caused by a number of things: death, retirement, impeachment, or the seat holder is legally not allowed to hold another term of office. The seat is then referred to as "open" because none of the candidates currently holds the position.
Who won the election to the seat?
I'm sorry, but I need more context to answer your question accurately. Could you specify which election or seat you are referring to?
What happens if there is a vacancy in the House of Representatives?
the governor of the state of which a member is missing will hold an election for a new House member to fill the vacancyit would be filled by a special election called by the governor of the state affectedThe governor calls for a special election to fill the vacant spot
What is By-election?
It's an election held for a certain seat if the current person holding the position is unable to perform their duties any more - eg they die.
Did Kevin Rudd keep his seat in the Qld election?
Kevin Rudd's seat of Griffith is a federal seat, not a state seat. The elections held in Queensland on 24 March 2012 were state elections, not federal elections. Kevin Rudd will only be contesting his seat in the federal election of 2013.
What happens in the event of a vacancy occurring in either chamber of congress?
Whenever a seat in the U.S. Senate or House of Representatives is vacated due to death, resignation or removal, the State Governor issues a Writ of Election, and a special election is held to fill the seat for the remainder of the term. The special election can coincide with a regular congressional election. In the case of a vacated Senate seat, the Governor can appoint someone to temporarily fill the seat until an election can be held if the state legislature grants him that power.
Who was the first women to hold a seat in the British Parliament?
The first women to take her seat was Nancy Astor(Viscountess Astor), after a by-election in December 1919. She was elected as a Conservative for the Plymouth Sutton constituency after her husband, Waldorf Astor, the former MP, was elevated to the peerage. She held the seat until she stood down in 1945.
What is an open seat election?
where there is no incumbent running in an election. Like when a president leaves office after his second term. another example is when a senator, like Ted Kennedy, dies and so the seat is "open"
