A special election to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by Rep. Gerry Connolly’s death last month will be held Sept. 9, Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Tuesday.

Connolly, an outspoken Democrat, represented Virginia’s 11th Congressional District. He served in Congress for more than 16 years before his death on May 21 at age 75.

In announcing the special election, Youngkin said July 11 would be the last day for a person to file as a candidate.

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