Special Election in the Office of Delegate Amendment Act of 2025

Summary

The law amends the D.C. Election Code to require the District Board of Elections to hold a special election for the Office of Delegate within 49 days after the Speaker of the U.S. House declares extraordinary circumstances—defined as over 100 vacant House seats. Outside of those federal trigger events, D.C.'s existing vacancy rules remain unchanged. It ensures D.C. residents retain representation in Congress during large‑scale House vacancies.

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