The Special Election Timeliness Act mandates states to hold special elections within 180 days to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives.
The Special Election Timeliness Act, also known as the SET Act, requires states to hold special elections to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives within 180 days of a vacancy occurring. If a regularly scheduled general election is scheduled within this period, the special election is not required. The act allows the Attorney General and aggrieved individuals, including the Speaker of the House or the Minority Leader, to bring civil actions against state executives for enforcement.
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