• FuglyDuck@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    It’s an election called to fill one specific post or decide a specific issue

    For example, if finestien or mcconnel were to step down, their respective states would temporarily appoint a person to fill the gap while a special election was called.

    This is apposed to the general election that has “everything” on it.