On May 14, Governor Evers called for special elections for the following positions:

• 4^th State Senate District

This heavily Democratic district in the City of Milwaukee is vacant as former State Senator Lena Taylor (D) was appointed to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court. This special primary election will occur, if needed, on July 2, 2024.  The special general election will occur on July 30, 2024.  It’s important to note that the winner of this special general election will hold this seat through the end of the term, which ends on January 5, 2025.  The 4^th State Senate District will also be up for election during the normal August primary and November general elections this year.  The winner of that general election will take office for a full four-year term on January 6, 2025 (state legislative inauguration day).

• 8^th Congressional District

This Republican-leaning district, which includes the Fox Valley and the Green Bay area, became vacant when former Congressman Mike Gallagher (R) resigned. The special primary election and special general election will occur on the same dates as the normal primary and general elections (August 13 and November 5 of this year) for this seat.  Therefore, the winner of the special general election would take office immediately after the November 5 election and hold the seat until January 3, 2025 (Congressional inauguration day).  The winner of the normal general election (also on November 5) will take office on January 3, 2025.