ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — As the 116th Congress is in its first session, which started in January, filling the seat vacated by the death of Elijah Cummings, D-Baltimore, will require a special election.
According to Maryland law, Gov. Larry Hogan, R, has 10 days to issue a proclamation for a special primary election and special general election.
The special primary election would be held on a Tuesday at least 65 days after Hogan’s proclamation, and the special general election would be scheduled for a Tuesday at least 65 days after the special primary election.
If a seat should open during the second session, procedures vary based on the amount of time between the vacancy and the next general election.