And she’s leaving Jan? So no one will vote in her spot? Or will there be an interim replacement?
Jan 5th.
Special election in GA prob in late April/May. Seat vacant until then.
This is correct
When a special election in GA is triggered
If a vacancy occurs — e.g. a member resigns, passes away, or otherwise leaves — the Governor of Georgia must issue a “writ of election” to the Georgia Secretary of State.
This writ must be issued within 10 days of the vacancy occurring.
Timing of the election
The special election must be scheduled at a date that is no less than 30 days after the writ is issued.
That means there will be at least about a month’s gap between vacancy and the special election.
Ballots, candidates, and how winners are chosen
All candidates — regardless of party — appear on the same ballot. This is often referred to as a “blanket” or “jungle-style” special election (i.e. no separate primaries just for filling the vacancy).
On the ballot, candidates can choose to list a party affiliation, but once qualifying closes, their affiliation cannot be changed.
To win outright, a candidate must receive a majority of votes (over 50%).
If no candidate reaches that majority, the top two vote‑getters advance to a runoff election.
Seat empty for a time while a special election is held. She should be shunned.
Members of the House of Representatives must be elected by the People. There are no “replacements” and no interim appointments.
Since special elections cost money, States will often leave seats vacant until the next November election cycle.