Snyder calls for special election after lawmaker’s suicide

ANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder is calling for a special election to fill the seat of a lawmaker who committed suicide.

A special primary will be held Aug. 8 for the seat of former Rep. John Kivela, a Marquette Democrat. A special general election is set for Nov. 7.

The winner will serve the remainder of a two-year term.

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