That kindly exception is no help for incumbents who first got elected as independent or minor party candidates in special elections. (thirdpartypolitics.us)
The Democratic county committee — the local panel of party insiders that selects candidates in special elections for state offices — that picked Ms. Cancel for the seat was heavily stocked with the fallen pol's allies. (observer.com)
(CNN)- The Conservative Party candidate in the special election for New York's 23rd congressional district has a 5 - point edge over the Democrat in the race, according to a new poll. (politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com)