FAIRFIELD, South Ceona -- The vacant Senate seat formerly held by Vice President-elect Chris Kinoelke will be filled with a special election scheduled for February 8, 2018, South Ceona Gov. Greg Laskie announced Friday.
As governor, Laskie has the constitutionally-mandated authority to schedule by-elections, and since Kinoelke was only in the beginning of his Senate term when he was elected VP, a special by-election will be held to fill his seat.
A primary election will be held January 3, 2018, and the general election February 8.
Had Kinoelke been in the latter half of his Senate term, Laskie would have simply appointed an interim senator to fill the seat.
Candidates from both parties have already declared their candidacy.
On the Conservative side, Laskie's lieutenant governor, Jane Karsten, has announced she will run. Assemblyman Dane Rakin, who represents the Serea-area in the National Assembly, will also run. Both have been actively campaigning across the state and raising cash.
Several candidates have declared on the NAT side too, including University of South Ceona-Necadia anatomy professor Dr. Parnell Scott, former Senate candidate and social worker Elaine Tazzo of Mastwin, and Assemblywoman Leigh Ann Mayley of Stenison.
Political new-comer Mickey O'Toole, a blue-collar machinist and activist from Gallaghan, has also announced his intention to seek the open seat.
Other candidates said to be considering a run on the CNS side are Wolfson County District Attorney David Steigman and state Sen. Dan Brier of Rathclan, both of whom have unsuccessfully sought state-wide office.
Former NAT Senator Alan Thorston has ruled out a comeback bid, and Attorney General Patty Volston (N) has declined to enter the race, despite significant pressure from party leaders.
Former Governor Scott Bannich (N) has also said he will not run.
Speculation about the state's gubernatorial election, which will take place in November 2018, is also growing.
Incumbent Gov. Greg Laskie (C) has indicated he will seek re-election, but it's unclear if Bannich, his predecessor, will seek a second re-match with Laskie.
Volston is also considered a likely gubernatorial candidate, while state Sen. Chris Blair of Necadia has already announced his candidacy.
As governor, Laskie has the constitutionally-mandated authority to schedule by-elections, and since Kinoelke was only in the beginning of his Senate term when he was elected VP, a special by-election will be held to fill his seat.
A primary election will be held January 3, 2018, and the general election February 8.
Had Kinoelke been in the latter half of his Senate term, Laskie would have simply appointed an interim senator to fill the seat.
Candidates from both parties have already declared their candidacy.
On the Conservative side, Laskie's lieutenant governor, Jane Karsten, has announced she will run. Assemblyman Dane Rakin, who represents the Serea-area in the National Assembly, will also run. Both have been actively campaigning across the state and raising cash.
Several candidates have declared on the NAT side too, including University of South Ceona-Necadia anatomy professor Dr. Parnell Scott, former Senate candidate and social worker Elaine Tazzo of Mastwin, and Assemblywoman Leigh Ann Mayley of Stenison.
Political new-comer Mickey O'Toole, a blue-collar machinist and activist from Gallaghan, has also announced his intention to seek the open seat.
Other candidates said to be considering a run on the CNS side are Wolfson County District Attorney David Steigman and state Sen. Dan Brier of Rathclan, both of whom have unsuccessfully sought state-wide office.
Former NAT Senator Alan Thorston has ruled out a comeback bid, and Attorney General Patty Volston (N) has declined to enter the race, despite significant pressure from party leaders.
Former Governor Scott Bannich (N) has also said he will not run.
Speculation about the state's gubernatorial election, which will take place in November 2018, is also growing.
Incumbent Gov. Greg Laskie (C) has indicated he will seek re-election, but it's unclear if Bannich, his predecessor, will seek a second re-match with Laskie.
Volston is also considered a likely gubernatorial candidate, while state Sen. Chris Blair of Necadia has already announced his candidacy.
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