When will election be to replace Josh Siegel in Pa. House?

A special election to replace state Rep. Josh Siegel, who won election in November to become the next Lehigh County executive, will be held Feb. 24.

Pennsylvania Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton signed a writ of election to fill the vacancy for Seigel, who steps down Wednesday.

According to the House Rules, the speaker must issue a writ within 10 days following a vacancy, McClinton’s press secretary said in a news release.

The winner of the election will for the Lehigh County-based 22nd District will serve out the remainder of Siegel’s term, until Nov. 30.

McClinton also set Feb. 24 as the date for a special election to fill the seat of Rep. Dan Miller, D-Allegheny, who also resigned Wednesday.

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