Georgia's special election to fill vacated House seat - NPR

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March 8, 2026
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A special election is underway in Georgia to fill a vacant U.S. House seat.

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If you live in the affected Georgia district, your vote in this special election will determine your congressional representative.

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A special election is underway in Georgia to fill a recently vacated U.S. House seat, according to NPR. The specific district or the reason for the vacancy were not detailed in the provided information. This election will determine who represents the district for the remainder of the current congressional term.

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A special election is underway in Georgia to fill a vacated U.S. House seat.

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