While its still too early to get out the scorecard for candidates in the 7th District, its not too early to familiarize yourself with some of the rules that will be in play early next year.

The Republicans and Democrats will each choose a nominee for a Special Election to replace Julia Carson and the party caucuses could take place as early as January 12th.  That doesn’t leave much campaign time for candidates who likely won’t declare until after Christmas.

But, wait, there’s also a primary in that district in May and the filing deadline for that contest begins January 22nd.  Its entirely possible we will see candidates running for the primary who are not nominees in the special. 

That means candidates from the same party running for the same seat but in two different elections at the same time.

Keeping score could be difficult.