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When representatives are chosen throughout the US this is called elections. Just like you elect the president or the governor.
Elections in Canada are called by proclamation of the Governor General of Canada. The Governor General advises that Parliament be dissolved for elections to the House of Commons whenever (a) the 5-year length of a House of Commons has expired, or (b) when advised to do so by the Prime Minister of Canada.The Prime Minister advises the Governor General to dissolve Parliament and call elections, generally, when (a) the Government has reasonably completed its mandate and wishes to seek a renewed mandate; (b) the Government wishes to propose a major measure that should be considered by the electorate; or (c) the Government has been lost the support of the elected Lower House and cannot otherwise continue to govern.
it would be filled by a special election called by the governor of the state affected
preliminary elections
Primary elections or primaries is what these elections are called.
An election is competitive when two or more candidates run for an office. If only one candidate's name is on the ballot, it cannot be called competitive and the election result is a foregone conclusion. This happens in countries that are criticized for not having free elections.
Primary
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Recall elections
The residence of the Governor general is called Government House.
The governor of a Spanish fortress might be called a Captain. The governor of a Spanish fortress might also be called a Conquistador or a General.
Candidates