B26-0136

Special Election in the Office of Delegate Amendment Act of 2025

Complete·5/29/26

The bill amends the District of Columbia Election Code to require a special election for filling a vacancy in the office of Delegate under.

The Special Election in the Office of Delegate Amendment Act of 2025 modifies the District of Columbia Election Code of 1955. It adds a new subparagraph to Section 10(d)(2) that mandates a special election to fill a vacancy in the office of Delegate if the Speaker of the House of Representatives declares extraordinary circumstances. This change ensures that the vacancy is filled within 49 days of such a declaration. The act also adopts a fiscal impact statement and specifies that it will take effect following approval by the Mayor and a 30-day period of Congressional review.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

13 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Jun 5

Council

Act A26-0321 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 008161

Jun 4

Council

Transmitted to Congress, Projected Law Date is Jul 18, 2026

May 29

Council

Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0321