Gov. Walker has called a special election to fill the seats of departing Assembly members Scott Suder (the 69th District) and Mark Honadel (the 21st District). The elections will take place on November 19, and, if necessary, a primary will be held on October 22.
Because the representatives resigned on different days, Gov. Walker issued separate executive orders setting the elections. While the actual election day and the optional primary are scheduled for the same days, potential candidates should note that the time period for circulating nominating papers is not identical.
Executive Order #111 sets the timeline for the 69th State Assembly District:
- September 4, 2013 – Circulation of Nomination Papers Begins
- September 24, 2013 – Circulation of Nomination Papers Ends
- October 22, 2013 – Primary Election (If Necessary)
- November 19, 2013 – Special Election Day
Executive Order #113 sets the timeline for the 21st State Assembly District:
- September 17, 2013 – Circulation of Nomination Papers Begins
- September 24, 2013 – Circulation of Nomination Papers Ends
- October 22, 2013 – Primary Election (If Necessary)
- November 19, 2013 – Special Election Day