COLUMBUS — Elections will be held in August and November to fill the upcoming congressional vacancy in central Ohio’s 15th Congressional District.
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Gov. Mike DeWine said Monday a partisan primary for the special election to fill the House seat now held by Rep. Steve Stivers will be held Aug. 3 with the general election occurring Nov. 2.
Key dates in the special election in the 15th U.S. House District:
May 17th: Declaration of candidacies must be filed
July 6: Deadline for voter registration for the August 3 primary
August 3: Special Congressional primary
October 4: Eligible Ohioans not already registered to vote who wish to cast a ballot in the special general election must register to vote by this date
November 2: Special congressional general election
-Source: Ohio Secretary of State
Stivers, a Republican, last week announced plans to step down as of May 16 to oversee the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.
The election schedule aligns with the timeline for the special election to fill the 11th district seat vacated by Marcia Fudge, who joined the Cabinet of President Joe Biden as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.