Sean T Connaughton

A special election would have to be held should Connaughton be confirmed and resign his seat on the Board of County Supervisors. To get the process started, a judge would have to issue a writ of election within 15 days of the seat becoming vacant. Special elections must be held between 45 and 60 days after a seat is vacated, Connaughton said. If confirmed, Connaughton would lead an agency with a budget of more than $500 million and nearly 1,000 people, the press release said. Connaughton holds a law degree from George Mason University and a master's degree from Georgetown University. He is a 1998 graduate of the U.S. Naval War College, the release said.