Special Election in the Office of Delegate Amendment Act of 2024

This bill amends the District of Columbia Election Code to address a specific federal requirement for filling vacancies in the office of Delegate. It mandates that if the Speaker of the House declares extraordinary circumstances, defined as more than 100 vacancies in the House of Representatives, the Board of Elections must hold a special election for the Delegate within 49 days. Under normal conditions where this federal threshold is not met, the existing local laws regarding appointment or special election timelines will remain in effect. The legislation clarifies that the federal rule applies only during these specific extraordinary circumstances rather than replacing all current vacancy procedures.