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HB0174

Vacancy Special Elections (Constitutional Amendment)

Constitutional amendment: requires a special election (not an appointment) to fill General Assembly seats if the vacancy occurs early in the term. Forward supports it to return the choice to voters.

Status:

Stalled in House Ways & Means Committee (no vote after 1/28/2025 hearing)

Graphic card signaling support for Maryland House Bill 174, “General Assembly – Special Election to Fill a Vacancy in Office.” Large deep-purple “HB 0174” on a light-gray field, Forward Party Maryland logo on the right. Caption lists Delegate Foley as sponsor and proposes a constitutional amendment requiring that vacancies in the House or Senate be filled by a special election held concurrently with the next statewide primary and general elections, provided the vacancy occurs at least 55 days before the filing deadline.

Legislative Session:

2025

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