In 2021, Special Elections will take place on March 20th in the state of Louisiana and on May 1st in the state of Texas for vacant seats in the House of Representatives. Gubernatorial elections will be held on November 2nd in the states of New Jersey and Virginia for State Governor positions. Learn more about these elections and their candidates.
Special Election: Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District
When: March 20, 2021
Registration: Closed, No same day registration
Early Voting: Begins March 6, 2021
Absentee Voting Deadline: March 19, 2021
Democratic Candidates:
Sen. Karen Carter Peterson *Endorsed by Stacey Abrams
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Special Election: Louisiana's 5th Congressional District
When: March 20, 2021
Registration: Closed; No same day registration
Early Voting: Begins March 6, 2021
Absentee Voting Deadline: March 19, 2021
Democratic Candidates:
Candy Christophe *The only Democratic candidate running in this election
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Special Election: Texas' 6th Congressional District
When: May 1, 2021
Registration: Deadline is April 1, 2021; No same day registration
Early Voting: Begins April 19, 2021, Ends April 27, 2021
Absentee Voting Deadline: April 27, 2021
Democratic Candidates:
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Gubernatorial Election: New Jersey Governor + Lt. Governor
Primary: June 8, 2021
General: November 2, 2021
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Gubernatorial Election: Virginia Governor + Lt. Governor
Primary: June 8, 2021
General: November 2, 2021
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