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Special election date set for vacant House of Delegates seat

Del. Joseph Lindsey resigned last month after being appointed to fill a vacancy on the Norfolk General District Court.
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NORFOLK, Va. — A special election will be held early next year for Virginia's 90th House of Delegates District

Gov. Ralph Northam announced the special election for the 90th District -- which makes up parts of Norfolk and Virginia Beach -- will be held on January 5, 2021.

The seat was previously held by Democratic Del. Joseph Lindsey, who resigned last month after being appointed to fill a vacancy on the Norfolk General District Court. He had served as a Delegate for the 90th District since 2014.

Potential candidates have until December 7 to file to appear on the ballot. Information regarding candidacy requirements can be found on the Department of Elections website.

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