Post #3671589
2026-07-08 11:30 UTC
@Erased_Citizen@cupoftea.social @WiteWulf@cyberplace.social
You got it right.
In the US each state has laws determining the process of replacing US Senators and US Representatives that do not finish their term (e.g. resignation, death, disability or impeachment & removal).
The federal law
https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/IF11907
Kentucky is 1 of 5 states that require a special election only but if it is too close to the scheduled election in November there isn't sufficient time to hold the special election.
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@roytoo@mstdn.social 2026-07-08 11:40
@Erased_Citizen@cupoftea.social @WiteWulf@cyberplace.social That would mean Kentucky has only 1 Senator until the next Congress is sworn in January 2027. That's not great for the citizens of Kentucky. But it also impacts the ability of the Republican party to pass legislation. Presently there are 53 Republican, 45 Democratic, and two independent who caucus with the Democrats. Some legislation requires only a majority (50+1) to pass. And the Republicans have already had difficulties getting all 53 to agree. 2/2