The Special Election in the Office of Delegate Amendment Act of 2025 amends the District of Columbia Election Code of 1955 to establish a requirement for the Board of Elections to conduct a special election for the Office of Delegate within 49 days if the Speaker of the House of Representatives declares extraordinary circumstances, specifically when there are more than 100 vacancies in the House. This legislation maintains existing provisions regarding the timeline for special elections in the event of a vacancy, while clarifying that federal law will take precedence under these extraordinary circumstances.

The bill introduces a new subparagraph (C) to Section 10(d)(2) of the Election Code, which states that in extraordinary circumstances, a vacancy in the office of Delegate shall be filled according to federal law, specifically referencing the Revised Statutes of the United States. This ensures that the process aligns with federal requirements while preserving the established local procedures for filling vacancies outside of these specific conditions.