H.R. 6339 would amend Washington, D.C.'s home rule law to give the District authority to set the timing for special elections when vacancies occur in local offices. Currently, federal law sets specific procedures and timelines for filling vacant positions like Mayor, City Council Chair, Council members, and Attorney General, but this bill would allow D.C. to establish its own election schedule for these positions through local law. The change applies to D.C.'s Board of Elections and local officials, giving the District greater control over its own electoral processes. The bill takes effect one year after enactment, meaning it would apply only to vacancies that occur after that date. The legislation contains no new federal funding requirements and was introduced in December 2025.
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