DeSantis sets election dates for voters to replace Alcee Hastings — keeping seat vacant far longer than normal
(Sun-Sentinel Miami Dolphins Blog)

The primary elections to run for the vacancy created by the death of Congressman Alcee Hastings will be held in November, and the general election will take place in January. The governor`s decision means the Broward-Palm Beach County 20th Congressional District will go without representation for more than nine months, far longer than normal.