|
Press Release Date: |
Monday, October 26, 2009 |
|
Contact Information: |
Jay Blanton |
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Steve Beshear today set the date for two special elections to fill two vacant legislative seats.
The vacancy in the 96th district of the House of Representative is the result of the resignation of Rep. Robin Webb, who resigned having been elected to represent the 18th district of the State Senate. The special election will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009 for the district that encompasses Carter and Lewis counties.
The vacancy in the 14th State Senate district is the result of the resignation of Sen. Dan Kelly, whom Gov. Beshear named to a judgeship in the 11th Judicial Circuit. The special election will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009 for the district that encompasses Marion, Mercer, Nelson, Taylor, Washington counties.
KRS 118.730 dictates that governor must issue the writ for a special election for a member of the General Assembly, if the vacancy occurs when the legislature is not in session.
In accordance with KRS 118.760, nominations to fill vacancies at special elections are made pursuant to the governing authority of the party in the territory which the election is to be held. Petitions and certificates of nomination may be filed 28 days before the day of election, and if filed with the Secretary of State, shall be immediately certified by the Secretary of State to the proper county clerks per KRS 118.770.