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Key Takeaways 1

What responsibilities do states and Congress have in the election process? 2

What activities are included in the process for holding elections? 2

What time frames are in the federal law for filling House vacancies in extraordinary circumstances? 3

How many states have laws that adopt aspects of the federal law for filling House vacancies? 3

What are examples of timing provisions for filling House vacancies in the laws of the other states? 4

How many states were aware of the federal law prior to hearing about our study? 5

What challenges might states face in holding special elections consistent with the federal law? 5

What effects might the challenges identified by states have on special elections? 6

What practices might help states hold special elections consistent with the federal law? 7

Agency Comments 8

How GAO Did This Study 8

List of Addressees 9

GAO Contact Information 9

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Figure 1. U.S. Capitol Building, where the U.S. House of Representatives Assembles 1

Figure 2. Examples of Pre-Election and Election Day Activities 2

Figure 3. Examples of Challenges that States Might Face in Holding Special Elections in Extraordinary Circumstances 5