Gov. Rick Scott has not yet set dates for the special election, though Palm Beach County Elections Supervisor Susan Bucher proposed Monday that a primary election be held Jan. 30, followed by an April 10 general election. (floridapolitics.com)
The April 24 date for the special elections means that the new senators will not be elected in time for the budget deadline of April 1. (wshu.org)
Christie was criticized earlier this summer when he set the oddly - timed date for the special election. (politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com)