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.Troy Carter

• Sen. Karen Carter Peterson *Endorsed by Stacey Abrams

• Gary Chambers

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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:

• Lynda Bean

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Gubernatorial Election: New Jersey Governor + Lt. Governor

Primary: June 8, 2021

General: November 2, 2021

More info coming soon.

Gubernatorial Election: Virginia Governor + Lt. Governor

Primary: June 8, 2021

General: November 2, 2021

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