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karynnj

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16. However, there are nominees from both parties running in November

Reply to Buckeyeblue (Reply #5)

Mon Jul 6, 2026, 01:16 PM

Jul 6

I assume that means that if there is no special election by December, there would be no need for one because McConnell's term would end before it could happen.

That would mean, KY would have just one vote for around half a year. One question is whether the winner in November could be sworn in right away. ( This has happened when someone opts not to run and is replaced by someone in their party, who after the election opts to retire early. It slightly helps with seniority especially if their is a big "class" for that party that year.)

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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