On Tuesday, May 17, 2011, there will be a special primary election held in the 36th Congressional District of California to fill the seat vacated by Representative Jane Harman. The election is being conducted as a Top-Two Primary. If one candidate receives a majority of the votes (50% + 1) in the special primary election, the special general election scheduled for July 12, 2011 will not be held. If no candidate wins a majority, the top two vote-getters (regardless of political party affiliation) will compete in the special general election.
To determine if your legal residence is in the 36th Congressional District, click on www.house.gov. The district, in its entirety, is located within Los Angeles County.
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