WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed by voice vote a bill that will give the District of Columbia more flexibility in scheduling special elections.
Introduced by Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, who represents the district in Congress, the bill gives the district a window between 70 days and 174 days, instead of the previous 114 days. It was prompted in part by the special election to replace former Councilmember Harry Thomas Jr., who pleaded guilty to embezzling government funds.
The Senate passed the bill on Thursday. It passed the House in February.
