I’ve heard that if he dies before the end of the month, the person appointed by the governor serves out the rest of the term, otherwise the appointee only serves until the general election in November.
The opposite. If he croaks before the end of the month, someone will be appointed until the election in November. If he croaks after the end of the month, Cindy is granted the seat without having to face the voting public. He’s probably dead and they’re stalling so that can happen. They want her entrenched for a few years so the public gets used to the idea.
Okay, according to the guy below you, you’re right.