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onenote

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45. California Code
Tue Jan 6, 2026, 01:54 PM
Jan 2026

A special primary election shall be held in the district in which the vacancy occurred on
the ninth Tuesday or, if the ninth Tuesday is the day of or the day following a state
holiday, the tenth Tuesday preceding the day of the special general election at which
the vacancy is to be filled. Elections Code § 10704(a)

A special primary election shall be held in the district in which the vacancy occurred on
the tenth Tuesday preceding the day of the special general election at which the
vacancy is to be filled if both of the following conditions apply: (1) The tenth Tuesday
preceding the day of the special general election is an established election date (See
Exhibit B). (2) A statewide or local election occurring wholly or partially within the
same territory in which the vacancy exists is scheduled for the tenth Tuesday preceding
the day of the special general election. Elections Code § 10704(b)

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Maybe he died of embarrassment., DemMedic Jan 2026 #1
No, he would have DiverDave Jan 2026 #50
The temptation is to grave dance after I read Johnson's comment. But that's just my reaction to the Speaker. ... marble falls Jan 2026 #2
Can Cali keep it vacant? nt newdeal2 Jan 2026 #3
Doesn't the gov decide who and when? Coldwater Jan 2026 #8
Only for senators tinrobot Jan 2026 #25
Can't newsom put in a replacement, (placeholder Dem)?? Ars Longa Jan 2026 #52
Newsom Coldwater Jan 2026 #55
After redistricting law passed jojog Jan 2026 #23
No. The most recent district boundaries apply through 2026. Trumpdumper Jan 2026 #59
No.California law requires Newsom to announce a special election within 14 days. onenote Jan 2026 #35
One less Republican. CanonRay Jan 2026 #4
Same here. I don't miss or mourn my enemies or enemies of my country. SamKnause Jan 2026 #32
I thank him for helping the cause Johonny Jan 2026 #5
LaMalfa's death Coldwater Jan 2026 #6
Sounds cruel, but these are desperate times. I'm hoping that sounds not too much like justifying the means. marble falls Jan 2026 #10
We didn't cause his death. yardwork Jan 2026 #44
Its 217-213 after MTG leaves, right? SSJVegeta Jan 2026 #11
Good question, not sure Coldwater Jan 2026 #13
Yes. Wiz Imp Jan 2026 #17
Thanks! SSJVegeta Jan 2026 #18
Will be 218 to 215 with 2 still open jojog Jan 2026 #24
I was thinking Elise Stefanik announced she was resigning (which could still happen) Wiz Imp Jan 2026 #31
I think they already counted her out here karynnj Jan 2026 #26
Greene & LaMAlfa's seats just became open today. I'm sure that is why the website hasn't been updated yet. Wiz Imp Jan 2026 #33
Exactly karynnj Jan 2026 #58
No. It was 220. Now its 218. onenote Jan 2026 #37
Not cruel at all. BannonsLiver Jan 2026 #42
If he was standing next to Trump SocialDemocrat61 Jan 2026 #7
Thats not flipping... SSJVegeta Jan 2026 #9
... but we'll take it. marble falls Jan 2026 #12
Also Newsom can technically pull a desantis and delay the special election till the last possible minute SSJVegeta Jan 2026 #14
It would be disappointing if he didn't do that. BannonsLiver Jan 2026 #36
The last possible minute would be sometime this June. onenote Jan 2026 #39
For the general? Or maybe.. primary...? Lol SSJVegeta Jan 2026 #43
California Code onenote Jan 2026 #45
This district was redrawn with Prop 50. Shouldn't the special election be with the new map? Wanderlust988 Jan 2026 #15
NO. The new districts all need to be implemented at the same time which would Wiz Imp Jan 2026 #19
Then Gov. Newsom should leave the seat open until the Nov. elections so a Dem will win it as it's redrawn. Wanderlust988 Jan 2026 #21
Not sure what California law requires in terms of special elections. Wiz Imp Jan 2026 #38
It appears, Newsom can't delay it beyond June. Wiz Imp Jan 2026 #41
Cal. law requires Newsom to announce special election in 14 days, with election held within 126-140 days. onenote Jan 2026 #40
his district, CA-01, will shift 50 points Blue for the 2026 elections, from +25 Trump to +25 Harris (based off 2024) Celerity Jan 2026 #16
Can the district be flipped? themaguffin Jan 2026 #20
It's pretty red although there were a lot of protestors against ICE a few months ago in Redding Ritabert Jan 2026 #28
Maybe he will start a trend. milestogo Jan 2026 #22
Wondering what are the odds we'll pick up this California seat. Emile Jan 2026 #27
An aside to universal karma... Moostache Jan 2026 #29
He posted this two days ago - byebye malaise Jan 2026 #30
" I look forward to further briefings on the raid and what the President's plans are for the next steps for securing the riversedge Jan 2026 #48
He was an anti choice nut BlueWaveNeverEnd Jan 2026 #49
One more dear departed malaise Jan 2026 #51
maybe posted already RoeVWade Jan 2026 #34
May his family find peace. ... riversedge Jan 2026 #46
Trump maKes it about himself. "He voted with me 100% of the time." BlueWaveNeverEnd Jan 2026 #47
Yep and a malaise Jan 2026 #54
He was a typical antiscience fundementalist nut in a very red district. NNadir Jan 2026 #53
Perhaps satan needed someone to welcome Rump into hell Bluestocking Jan 2026 #56
Good news JustAnotherGen Jan 2026 #57
One lie too many? 🤷‍♀️ MerryBlooms Jan 2026 #60
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