special elections

A form of special election — An election scheduled at other than the usual date for a specific purpose, often to fill an office that has become vacant before the incumbent has completed the term.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of special election
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APA

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MLA

“special elections.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/special%20elections. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “special elections,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/special%20elections.

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