• OhStopYellingAtMe@lemmy.world
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    3 days ago

    They only need to keep him “alive” until August 1st. If he’s announced dead before then, the [D] governor of KY would be able to appoint a replacement.

    • Uranus_Hz@lemmy.zip
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      2 days ago

      No. If he dies before Aug 1 then a “special election” is held wherein Massie is likely to run, split the Republican vote, resulting in a Democrat taking the seat.

      After Aug 1 the seat will just be filled in the regular election with a MAGA approved candidate in the R column.