Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Cable News Clips

aggiesal

(9,997 posts)

5. As I understand it ...

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Reply #4)

Wed Mar 12, 2025, 02:53 AM

Mar 12

The governor can appoint Senator. Then the next election, the voters elect for the interim time remaining.
Or appoint an interim Senator and announce a special election, prior to the next election.
A (D) governor would obviously appoint another (D).

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

9 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

We don't have to punch our allies in the mouth.' Sen. Fetterman on tariffs and the future for Dems - The 11th Hour MSNBC [View all] Rhiannon12866 Mar 12 OP

I thought some of his answers ... aggiesal Mar 12 #1

Well, he did have a stroke Rhiannon12866 Mar 12 #2

I understand that ... aggiesal Mar 12 #3

I'm not sure what the protocol is and his term is only half over, I'd guess it would be up to his constituents Rhiannon12866 Mar 12 #4

As I understand it ... aggiesal Mar 12 #5

I know when (my) Senator Clinton was appointed Secretary of State by President Obama Rhiannon12866 Mar 12 #6

Well, he did correct himself immediately. yorkster Mar 12 #7

He did correct himself, but not immediately ... aggiesal Mar 12 #8

My mistake. I thought he only said it once yorkster Mar 12 #9