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lastlib

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4. That was changed in 2024. Governor no longer appoints replacement.

Reply to Jerry2144 (Reply #2)

Mon Jul 6, 2026, 09:46 AM

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Gov has to call a special election. I don't know specific details on that process, would surmise it would normally coincide with a general election. But if vacancy occurs close to a general, it might be logistically impossible to hold it then, and a different time would be necessary.

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What will happen when Mitch McConnell transitions? [View all] FarPoint Monday OP

Nothing terrible... displacedvermoter Monday #1

By KY law the repugnant party recently passed Jerry2144 Monday #2

That was changed in 2024. Governor no longer appoints replacement. lastlib Monday #4

He has 80-150 days to call the election, so at this point nothing until December Buckeyeblue Monday #5

It's been 20 years since I lived there Jerry2144 Monday #7

Yep. Especially since the seat is up for election in Nov Buckeyeblue Monday #11

However, there are nominees from both parties running in November karynnj Monday #16

I think this can be a power struggle issue.... FarPoint Monday #8

Champagne corks will pop, fireworks, bladders will begin to fill...... lastlib Monday #3

Satan will gain yet another minion. The Madcap Monday #6

He'll get to hang-out with: Ars Longa Monday #9

My mind wanders to that flick about the Human Centipede. harumph Monday #10

"Transitions"? Conjuay Monday #12

If Mitch dies, Gov. Beshear will challenge the law in the KY Supreme Court and may actually win Wanderlust988 Monday #13

I want this to happen.... FarPoint Monday #14

Unfortunately, I wouldn't bet on Beshear winning if he challenges the law for filling Senate vacancy onenote Monday #15