Difference between revisions of "Special election"
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| − | A '''by-election''' is an [[election]] that takes place for a single representative district or constituency following the resignation, death or removal of the sitting representative or [[MP]]. The term stands in contrast to a [[general election]], when all the seats in a | + | A '''by-election''' is an [[election]] that takes place for a single representative district or constituency following the resignation, death or removal of the sitting representative or [[MP]]. The term stands in contrast to a [[general election]], when all or several of the seats in a constituency are up for election. The term ''by-election'' derives from the Old Scandinavian ''by'', 'town'. |
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| + | The term is more prevalently used in British-speaking countries; the term "special election" is most commonly used in America. | ||
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Revision as of 01:01, June 26, 2018
A by-election is an election that takes place for a single representative district or constituency following the resignation, death or removal of the sitting representative or MP. The term stands in contrast to a general election, when all or several of the seats in a constituency are up for election. The term by-election derives from the Old Scandinavian by, 'town'.
The term is more prevalently used in British-speaking countries; the term "special election" is most commonly used in America.