Sentences with phrase «make holding the special election»

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Turner, the latest addition to this GOP party, had insisted that his surprise victory in last September's NY - 9 special election, in which he won the Democrat - dominated district long held by former Rep. Anthony Weiner, boosted his name recognition and made him a strong statewide contender.

But the embattled Alabama Senate candidate, who is facing allegations that he sexually assaulted, harassed or made sexual advances toward teenagers, still appears to have the support of a big chunk of his base ahead of the special election being held on Dec. 12: Alabama's white evangelical Protestants.

On Dec. 13, Cuomo told reporters that he would make the decision to hold special elections in January.

Fidler also tried to debunk the idea that holding specials concurrent with primaries or general elections makes things less confusing for voters and saves money.

As state and national Republicans continue to debate whether a special election should be held to fill the remaining months of Rep. Tom DeLay's (R) term, in the 22nd District, former Democratic Rep. Nick Lampson is making clear where he stand on the issue.