A special election for the open seat in the 7th New York State Senatorial District will be held Tuesday, Feb. 6 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. at all regular election polling locations. The seat, previously held by Michael Balboni, was vacated when he was appointed to a position in Governor Eliot Spitzer's administration. Democrat Craig Johnson and Republican Maureen O'Connell are vying for the seat.