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Pennsylvania will hold special elections in the 195th and 201st constituencies on Tuesday, September 17. The special election will cover seats in Donna Bullock AND Stephen Kinsey who gave up their seats earlier this year.
The Commonwealth holds a special election when someone in office can no longer serve. This can happen when someone resigns, dies or is removed from office. Voters must choose someone to replace that person.
Special elections may be held:
- during the general elections
- during the primary elections
- on another day designated by the electoral office
- The county or counties holding a special election must provide the date and location of the special election, as well as the candidates running for office.
- Anyone residing in the district the candidates will represent may vote in the special election.
While the balance of power in Harrisburg depends on the results of the races, neither party pays much attention to Philadelphia districts because Democrats dominate those areas.
195th constituency
Total population: 62,205
The part of PHILADELPHIA COUNTY comprising the City of Philadelphia (PART, Districts 08) [PART, Divisions 24 and 31]15 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 08, 09, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19]16, 28 [PART, Divisions 02, 03, 07 and 08]29 and 32).
Translation: Includes parts of Strawberry Mansion, North Central Philadelphia, Brewerytown, Stanton, Spring Garden, Blumberg, Sharswood.
The only candidate on the ballot he is a democrat Keith HarrisLeader of the 28th district in the city.
201st Legislative District
Total population: 66,430
Part of PHILADELPHIA COUNTY including the City of Philadelphia (PART, 10 districts) [PART, Divisions 06, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26 and 27]12 [PART, Divisions 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 09, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 22 and 23]17 and 59).
Translation: Germantown, Logan, West Oak Lane.
This the only candidate on the ballot he is a democrat Andre Carrollwho is a board member of The Brothahood Foundation, which helps juveniles serving prison sentences accused of crimes committed by adults.
Both Harris and Carroll will be eligible to run in the November 5 general election, seeking a full term in Harrisburg.
