COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A special election to fill the Ohio congressional seat vacated by former House Speaker John Boehner (BAY’-nur) will be held June 7.
Republican Gov. John Kasich (KAY’-sik) set the special election date Sunday, a day after the 65-year-old Boehner’s resignation became effective. The winner would serve the remainder of Boehner’s term.
Kasich is also directing boards of elections in the 8th district to hold the primary election for the seat on March 15 — the same day as the swing state’s presidential primary. A full-time replacement would be picked in the next general election.
Boehner’s Republican-dominated district spans six counties across western Ohio. GOP candidates include state Rep. Tim Derickson, Butler County Auditor Roger Reynolds, state Sen. Bill Beagle, and Troy teacher J.D. Winteregg.
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Well ain’t that special…
Note that holding a special election is a costly endeavor … except to the party of fiscal responsibility.
Thanks, Boner.
Wait, THAT’S how you pronounce Boehner and Kasich? I know it’s a wire service rehash, guys, but c’mon… we’re politics nerds, at least take the phonetics out.
June 7 ?? That is 7 months from now, why not before ?
Silly question! The political consultants and professional campaign staff, who will have nothing to do with governing, have to have a period long enough to justify their out-sized salaries.