Forty-three special elections for state legislative seats have been called in 16 states so far in 2023. Georgia and Pennsylvania have scheduled the most state legislative special elections this year, with six each, followed by Tennessee with five.
The special elections called so far this year are being held for the following reasons:
- Nine due to appointment, election, or the seeking of election to another position
- 23 due to resignation
- Nine due to the death of the incumbent
- Two due to removal from office
