Published: 06-04-08
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today announced a special election to fill the vacancy in Senate District 17 to be held on the next general election date Nov. 4 2008. The seat was left vacant by the resignation of Sen. Kyle Janek.
Candidates for this special election must file applications with the Secretary of State no later than 5:00 p.m. on Aug. 29 2008. The early voting period for this special election runs from Oct. 20 to 31 2008.
The senator elected in this special election will serve out the remainder of Sen. Janek’s term which expires Jan. 2011.
