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

Mon Jul 6, 2026, 12:26 PM

Jul 6

His best argument is that Section 152 of the KY Constitution says that "Vacancies in all offices for the
State at large, or for districts larger than a county, shall be filled by appointment of the Governor." However, it is not clear that a US Senate office is covered by this. Indeed, under the US Constitution, vacancies in House districts must be filled by special election and if Section 152 is read to apply to federal as well as state offices, it conflicts with the US Constitution. I suspect a court will give the state constitution provision a narrow reading to avoid that conflict.

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What will happen when Mitch McConnell transitions? [View all] FarPoint Jul 6 OP

Nothing terrible... displacedvermoter Jul 6 #1

By KY law the repugnant party recently passed Jerry2144 Jul 6 #2

That was changed in 2024. Governor no longer appoints replacement. lastlib Jul 6 #4

He has 80-150 days to call the election, so at this point nothing until December Buckeyeblue Jul 6 #5

It's been 20 years since I lived there Jerry2144 Jul 6 #7

Yep. Especially since the seat is up for election in Nov Buckeyeblue Jul 6 #11

However, there are nominees from both parties running in November karynnj Jul 6 #16

I think this can be a power struggle issue.... FarPoint Jul 6 #8

Champagne corks will pop, fireworks, bladders will begin to fill...... lastlib Jul 6 #3

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

He'll get to hang-out with: Ars Longa Jul 6 #9

My mind wanders to that flick about the Human Centipede. harumph Jul 6 #10

"Transitions"? Conjuay Jul 6 #12

If Mitch dies, Gov. Beshear will challenge the law in the KY Supreme Court and may actually win Wanderlust988 Jul 6 #13

I want this to happen.... FarPoint Jul 6 #14

Unfortunately, I wouldn't bet on Beshear winning if he challenges the law for filling Senate vacancy onenote Jul 6 #15