Every special election on a proposed constitutional amendment or other question, to be voted on by the electors of the State at large, or by the electors of any political district, shall be held and conducted in all respects in accordance with the provisions of this act relating to November elections, and the provisions of this act relating to November elections shall apply thereto, in so far as applicable, and not inconsistent with any other provisions of this act. All such special elections shall be conducted by the election officers and clerks, by the use of the same equipment and facilities, so far as practicable, as are used for such November elections. The returns of special elections, unless otherwise provided by law, shall be prepared and returned in like manner as returns from November elections, and shall be canvassed and computed as herein provided.