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What could happen (according to WV Electoral Law) if he dies during his next term?

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52 posted on 09/12/2006 11:37:14 AM PDT by Alex1977
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What could happen (according to WV Electoral Law) if he dies during his next term?

Federal law applies as it is a federal race. The WV governor would appoint someone who would serve until the next election year ('08 or '10). Then an election would be held to see who serves out the rest of the term that ends in 2012.

54 posted on 09/12/2006 11:43:06 AM PDT by NeoCaveman (Democrats endanger free speech, just ask Disney/ABC)
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