HB 50·MD·house
General Assembly - Special Election to Fill a Vacancy in Office
Passed One ChamberFiled Aug 25, 2025
Sponsor: Foley
Latest Action
In the Senate - Rereferred to Education, Energy, and the Environment
Apr 13, 2026
Summary
The amendment changes how vacancies in the General Assembly are filled. If a seat becomes vacant early enough—by a date at least 55 days before the filing deadline for the regular statewide election in the term’s second year—a special primary and general election must be held at the same time as the regular elections. Otherwise, the governor’s current appointment process remains in effect.
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