Kentucky governor calls for Mitch McConnell to disclose health status or resign
www.independent.co.uk
In a second letter to McConnell, Beshear asked the Kentucky Republican senator to directly and verbally address constituents
  • danc4498@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 months ago

    I know the rules around interim senators is different for all states. I assume any appointment would be a republican. A special election might benefit dems, i just don’t believe KY is really moving left. They traditionally elect a democrat governor, but are hard R for all national elections.

      • feddylemmy@lemmy.world
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        2 months ago

        In kentucky, when the governor used to appoint a replacement, it had to be of the same party as the previous senator. But there was new law passed where now a special election must take place.

      • danc4498@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        2 months ago

        I always assumed there was a rule, but it looks like very few states actually have rules. KY being one of those states.