Gov. Rick Perry set Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, as the special election date to fill the Texas State Senate District 18 seat, vacated by Sen. Glenn Hegar, who was elected to serve as Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
 
Candidates for this special election must file applications with the Secretary of State no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014. The early voting period begins Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014.
 
The winner will serve the remainder of Sen. Hegar's term, which expires in 2016.