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Special Election for District 7 Coming Tomorrow!!!!
Special Election for District 7 Coming Tomorrow!!!!
A special election occurs most commonly from primary elections, where voters are choosing the candidates to run on the ballot for a certain office. However,special elections can also occur during general elections. The concept of a special f election is a third election. It is held if the top vote-getting candidate in a first election - a primary or a general election - did not achieve the minimum percentage of votes required in that state or when there is some question as to the qualification, at the time of the election, of a candidate.
Why is a special election needed in Tuscaloosa City?
The primary purpose of a special election is to ensure a winning candidate meets the required votes, usually 50% or more. However, that is different by state and office. For example, if there were five candidates for an office, possibly no one would achieve 30% of the vote. A special election would then take place between the top vote-getting candidates. However, the rules would change if there are unusual circumstances.
What does a special election ballot look like?
A special election ballot is a short ballot that contains only the names of the candidates under consideration.
When does a special election take place?
Each area that has special voting determines the date for its own elections.
In Alabama a primary candidate must receive more than 50% of the vote, or a primary runoff election will be held nine weeks after the first primary. When there is some question about a candidate's qualification at the time of the primary or runoff, a special election is called for.
All candidates running for this District Seat meet the necessary qualifications. Voters in District 7 should all get out in huge numbers on tomorrow to determine, once and for all, which candidate will represent their district on the Tuscaloosa City Council.
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