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There are expected to be at least three special elections to the United States House of Representatives in 2025 during the 119th United States Congress. Additional special elections may take place if any other vacancies occur.
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| Florida 1 | Matt Gaetz | Republican | 2016 | Incumbent resigned November 13, 2024. [1] New member to be elected on a date TBD. |
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| Florida 6 | Michael Waltz | Republican | 2018 | Incumbent expected to resign on or before January 20, 2025. [3] New member to be elected on a date TBD. |
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| New York 21 | Elise Stefanik | Republican | 2014 | Incumbent expected to resign on or before January 20, 2025. [4] New member to be elected on a date TBD. |
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Incumbent Republican Matt Gaetz resigned on November 13, 2024, shortly after president-elect Donald Trump announced that he would nominate Gaetz to serve as the United States attorney general. [1] Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to call for a special election within the next eight weeks. [5]
Incumbent Republican Michael Waltz is set to resign on or before January 20, 2025, as he is expected be appointed on that date as Trump's national security advisor. [3] Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to call for a special election within the eight weeks following the vacancy. [5]
Incumbent Republican Elise Stefanik is likely to resign to take office as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. [4] Governor Kathy Hochul is responsible for calling a special election ten days after the vacancy, to take place between 70 and 80 days afterwards. [5]
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