Special Election

The Tuscaloosa County Schools System will not benefit from funding that would have came from a property tax increase after residents voted against the increase Tuesday.

Residents of Tuscaloosa County will vote Tuesday on increasing property taxes and providing the county school system with $15 million in new funding annually.

A special election 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. However, when are unusual circumstances surrounding a candidate's qualifications at the time of the election, a special election is called for.

A special election 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. However, when are unusual circumstances surrounding a candidate's qualifications at the time of the election, a special election is called for.