It’s not about an election. If McConnell vacates the seat before some time in August (I’m not sure the exact day) the Governor of Kentucky (who is a Democrat) can appoint a new Senator. Obviously Republicans don’t want this.
so August 4th they’ll announce he’s dead. the funeral will be interesting to say the least. that body is probably a popiscle full of god knows what chemicals to prevent decomposing or he’s already buried.
they did to ensure Beshear , being a dem cant use his full gov powers to better the state. and him being a GOV of kentucky isnt by accident either. the previous GOV was a republican and he almost ruined the state ecnomically, so they needed a DEM to stall the collapse, or reverse the downturn, also as a way to blame the Dem in charge.
I’m not familiar with KY’s Constitution. Does it say the Governor will appoint the US Senator in a vacancy?
EDIT: I found where there is some argument for the Governor having the authority to appoint a state officer in a vacancy. It’d be up to the courts, I guess.
It’s not about an election. If McConnell vacates the seat before some time in August (I’m not sure the exact day) the Governor of Kentucky (who is a Democrat) can appoint a new Senator. Obviously Republicans don’t want this.
8/3/2026.
so August 4th they’ll announce he’s dead. the funeral will be interesting to say the least. that body is probably a popiscle full of god knows what chemicals to prevent decomposing or he’s already buried.
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For those to whom the order of numbers makes a difference: 2026 August 3
They changed Kentucky law in 2024. Now the Governor must call for a special election to fill a vacant Senate seat.
they did to ensure Beshear , being a dem cant use his full gov powers to better the state. and him being a GOV of kentucky isnt by accident either. the previous GOV was a republican and he almost ruined the state ecnomically, so they needed a DEM to stall the collapse, or reverse the downturn, also as a way to blame the Dem in charge.
Kentucky law doesn’t override Kentucky Constitution.
I’m not familiar with KY’s Constitution. Does it say the Governor will appoint the US Senator in a vacancy?
EDIT: I found where there is some argument for the Governor having the authority to appoint a state officer in a vacancy. It’d be up to the courts, I guess.
https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/Law/Constitution/Constitution/ViewConstitution?rsn=173