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An election where there is no sitting legislator running for reelection is called?
an open seat
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.
How many us senate seats were open for the 2008 election?
There were 35 US Senate seats voted upon in the November 2008 elections including 33 normally scheduled seats, 1 seat open by retirement, and 1 seat open due to the death of the seat's previous occupant.
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 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.
Does the center seat belt on the rear seat only open with a key?
No, it can open normally
Are Chase banks in Phoenix open on election day?
To my knowledge Chase banks in Phoenix are open on election day.
Idaho's senators are Larry LaRocco and who?
Mike Crapo and Jim Risch are the US Senators from Idaho in 2009. Larry LaRocco lost his bid for election to Jim Risch for the open seat.
How many US Senate seats are vacant?
At the moment, there are none, and if there ever is a vacant seat that means that there is a vote going on. You can only stay a Senator for a certain period of time, then you have to give up your seat and an election takes place to find a replacement.
When is the districts house seat up for election?
Every 2 years. So it will be 2018 when the next election takes place.
