Federal Election Commission March 2021 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

New Mexico has scheduled a Special General Election on June 1, 2021, to fill the U.S. House of Representatives seat in the 1st Congressional District vacated by Representative Debra A. Haaland. Committees participating in the New Mexico special election are required to file pre- and post-election reports.

Texas has scheduled a Special General Election on May 1, 2021, to fill its U.S. House of Representatives seat in the 6th Congressional District of the late Representative Ron Wright. There are two possible elections, but only one may be necessary. Under Texas law, all qualified candidates, regardless of party affiliation, will appear on the ballot. The majority winner of the special election is declared elected. Should no candidate achieve a majority vote, the Governor will then set the date for a Special Runoff Election that will include only the top two vote-getters. Committees participating in the Texas special election are required to file pre- and post-election reports.