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9. No such law exists anymore. THe law was changed in 2024 to require a special election.

Wed Jul 8, 2026, 12:17 PM

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The Governor no longer has any power to appoint a Senator.

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Thomas massie would need to be approved by a republican committee, no? SSJVegeta Wednesday #1

Massie would likely have to run as an Indy given that Andy Barr is the Dem. My allegorical oracle Wednesday #6

Well Im referring to SSJVegeta Wednesday #7

Good to know! Im wayyy behind the curve. Thank you!! SSJVegeta Wednesday #11

Not True. See post 8. Wiz Imp Wednesday #10

Beshar would have to begin arrangements for a special election... returnee Wednesday #2

Maybe he is as we speak Chasstev365 Wednesday #4

Massie is who they are afraid of. HappyH Wednesday #3

beshear could ask to speak with or see his state's senator. rampartd Wednesday #5

Total nonsense. Wiz Imp Wednesday #8