RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) – A date has been set for a special election in Virginia’s 90th House of Delegates District.

The seat was left vacant by Delegate Joe Lindsey, who resigned last month to take an appointment as a general district court judge in Norfolk. He held the seat since 2014.

Governor Ralph Northam announced the special election will be held on January 5, 2021. Candidates have until December 7 to file paperwork to appear on the ballot.

Councilwoman Angelia Williams Graves announced her candidacy for the vacant 90th District seat last month. Graves has served on Norfolk’s City Council since 2010.

Virginia’s 90th House of Delegates District covers parts of Norfolk and Virginia Beach.