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Simple English definitions for legal terms
by-election
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A quick definition of by-election:
A by-election is a special election held to fill a vacant position. It happens when someone who was elected to a position leaves or dies. People vote to choose a new person to take their place. It's like a mini-election that only happens for one position instead of all positions at once.
A more thorough explanation:
A by-election is a special election held to fill a vacant position, usually a public office. It is different from a general election, which occurs at regular intervals of time and involves all seats.
Examples:
- When a member of parliament resigns or dies, a by-election is held to fill the vacant seat.
- A city councilor who moves out of the district may trigger a by-election to fill their seat.
These examples illustrate how a by-election is used to fill a sudden vacancy in a public office. It allows voters to choose a new representative to fill the position until the next general election.