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By refusing to call for special elections, these governors are effectively silencing thousands of voices.

Jessica Post, executive director of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, on Florida Gov. Rick Scott and Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's decisions to not hold some special elections this year. Both Republican governors say it's not worth the expense.

Jessica Post, executive director of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, on Florida Gov. Rick Scott and Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's decisions to not hold some special elections this year. Both Republican governors say it's not worth the expense.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.