[Enterprise]

In terms of seniority I would believe though, that if he wins in 2006, he would have Senate seniority over any newly elected Senator of the class of 2006 regardless of assigned "class." Just an opinion though.

[PAR35]

He will also have seniority over other senators elected in 2002. He will be sworn in in December, 2002 (as soon as the results are certified) while they won't be sworn in until January, 2003.

[RFP]

"In terms of seniority "

Here's why I really ask the question: What if a senator dies in office, say sometime in 2003, in a state where their OTHER senator is up for re-election in 2004. The governor appoints a replacement for the deceased senator which triggers the need for a special election at the next opportunity. Would this special election be held at the same time as their other senator runs for re-election? In other words, could it ever happen that there would be TWO senate races in the same state at the same time, say, in 2004? If so, then the seniority question could become dicey.