A special election is scheduled for November. This election will fill a vacant seat previously held by a former Texas senator. The former senator, who served five terms, resigned in May to take on a new role.

The resignation led to the need for a special election, which was recently set by the governor. Further information about the election can be found through other sources.

The former senator's new position is as a US assistant secretary of defense, a role he began after leaving his senate position.