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Governor sets special election dates to fill Johnson’s House seat

The Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama.

There will be a special primary election on Oct. 6, a special primary runoff if necessary on Nov. 3 and a special general election on Jan. 19, 2002021 for the vacant Alabama House District 33 seat. It had been occupied by Rep. Ron Johnson, who died on July 14.

“Rep. Ron Johnson served the constituents of Clay, Coosa and Talladega Counties well for many years, and I know he will truly be missed by all,” Ivey said in a statement. “Especially while we are experiencing such uncertain times, it is important that the people living in House District 33 have a voice for them in the Legislature. For that reason, I am calling a special election to fill this seat.”

The deadline for qualifying with major political parties is Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 5 p.m. The deadline for all independent candidates and minor parties is Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 5 p.m.

House District 33 represents Clay, Coosa and Talladega Counties.

Micah Danney is a former reporter at the Alabama Political Reporter.

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