At the age of 27 he won a special election to the state Senate from a Southside district as an independent after the death of the Democratic incumbent.

She won her House seat in a special election in 1981, after the death of the longtime incumbent.

Rochette wins the first medal for Canada in the women's event since Elizabeth Manley in 1988, just few days after the sudden death of her mother.

He won the by-election for the Navrongo Central constituency after the death of the incumbent, John Achuliwor.

The seat had been won by Republican Scott Brown in a 2010 special election after the death of Ted Kennedy.

This race was won by DEI driver Steve Park in an emotional victory just one week after the death of Earnhardt.

Duffy was considered favourite to win the post in 1999, after the death of Ted Hughes.

The following season, he won the dunking contest during All-Star Weekend only days after the death of his father.

He won the leadership after the death of John Curtin in 1945.

Its current representative is David Baram, who won a special election after the death of Rep. Faith McMahon.