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by-election
(redirected from Special elections)

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by-election, bye-election
1. (in the United Kingdom and other countries of the Commonwealth) an election held during the life of a parliament to fill a vacant seat in the lower chamber
2. (in the US) a special election to fill a vacant elective position with an unexpired term


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But it also costs taxpayers money in the form of special elections to fill a seat when a commissioner decides mid-term to seek another office.
As for council vacancies, she said special elections don't give voters enough time to consider the choices, and appointments are already allowed if the council member has less than 18 months left on the term.
It should not be high on our worry list that the House couldn't pass bills until special elections are held," Schlafly argued during congressional testimony in 2003.
 
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