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| − | A '''by-election''' is an [[election]] that takes place for a single representative district or constituency following the resignation, death or removal of the sitting representative or [[MP]]. The term stands in contrast to a [[general election]], when all the seats in a legislature are up for election. The term ''by-election'' derives from the Old Scandinavian | + | A '''by-election''' is an [[election]] that takes place for a single representative district or constituency following the resignation, death or removal of the sitting representative or [[MP]]. The term stands in contrast to a [[general election]], when all the seats in a legislature are up for election. The term ''by-election'' derives from the Old Scandinavian ''by'', 'town'. |
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Revision as of 12:04, August 29, 2008
A by-election is an election that takes place for a single representative district or constituency following the resignation, death or removal of the sitting representative or MP. The term stands in contrast to a general election, when all the seats in a legislature are up for election. The term by-election derives from the Old Scandinavian by, 'town'.