Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced Monday a special election to fill the late Congressman Elijah Cummings’ seat will be held on April 28, 2020.
Cummings, who died on Oct. 17, represented the state’s 7th district. He also chaired the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Cummings was laid to rest Friday.
State law requires that a primary election be held at least 65 days after the governor’s proclamation is issued, and a general election be held at least 65 days after the primary.
Candidates can begin filing on Oct. 30, 2019.
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