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To: Az Joe
Trump called Greene’s resignation, which came a week after he pulled support for her, “great news for the country.” Greene has also faced criticism from fellow House Republicans, who have most recently taken aim at her for missing all House votes this week after her sudden resignation announcement.

And she’s leaving Jan? So no one will vote in her spot? Or will there be an interim replacement?

4 posted on 12/07/2025 8:51:55 PM PST by CondoleezzaProtege ( 🩰🌹)
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

Jan 5th.

Special election in GA prob in late April/May. Seat vacant until then.


12 posted on 12/07/2025 9:03:39 PM PST by Az Joe (25 YEARS ON FREE REPUBLIC! 11/01/2025, 700+ POSTS, 15,500+ REPLIES - "MADE IT MA, TOP OF THE WORLD!")
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

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.


16 posted on 12/07/2025 9:10:51 PM PST by Az Joe (25 YEARS ON FREE REPUBLIC! 11/01/2025, 700+ POSTS, 15,500+ REPLIES - "MADE IT MA, TOP OF THE WORLD!")
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

Seat empty for a time while a special election is held. She should be shunned.


37 posted on 12/08/2025 2:36:05 AM PST by FreedomPoster (Islam delenda est)
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

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.


44 posted on 12/08/2025 4:00:57 AM PST by Jim Noble
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