There will be at least three special elections to the United States House of Representatives in 2025 during the 119th United States Congress.
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Summary
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| District | Incumbent | This race | |||
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| Member | Party | First elected | Results | Candidates | |
| Florida 1 | Matt Gaetz | Republican | 2016 | Incumbent resigned November 13, 2024.[1] New member to be elected on a date TBD. |
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| Florida 6 | Michael Waltz | Republican | 2018 | Incumbent resigning on or before January 20, 2025.[2] New member to be elected on a date TBD. |
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| New York 21 | Elise Stefanik | Republican | 2014 | Incumbent resigning on a date TBD.[3] New member to be elected on a date TBD. |
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Florida's 1st congressional district
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Incumbent Republican Matt Gaetz resigned on November 13, 2024, shortly after president-elect Donald Trump announced that he would nominate Gaetz to serve as the United States attorney general.[1] Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to call for a special election within the next eight weeks.[4]
Florida's 6th congressional district
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Incumbent Republican Michael Waltz is set to resign on or before January 20, 2025, as he is expected be appointed on that date as Trump's national security advisor.[2] Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to call for a special election within the eight weeks following the vacancy.[4]
New York's 21st congressional district
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Incumbent Republican Elise Stefanik is likely to resign on a future date to take office as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.[3] Governor Kathy Hochul is responsible for calling a special election ten days after the vacancy, to take place between 70 and 80 days afterwards.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b Pitofsky, Marina. "Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress after Donald Trump taps him for attorney general role". USA Today. USA Today. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ a b Faguy, Ana. "Trump taps Michael Waltz as next US national security adviser". BBC News. BBC News, Washington. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ a b Nelson, Steven. "Trump confirms NYer Elise Stefanik will be his enforcer at the UN: 'Strong, tough, and smart'". New York Post. New York Post. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ a b c Lesniewski, Niels (November 13, 2024). "West Wing-driven House, Senate vacancies spotlight special elections". Roll Call. Retrieved November 14, 2024.