“There’s more. Ducy loses in November and Kyl croaks in January. Then what?”
A Republican would have to be appointed regardless of who gets elected in November. Ducey won’t lose in November.
“A Republican would have to be appointed regardless of who gets elected in November. Ducey won’t lose in November.”
Don’t know that such is true - normally a governor can appoint whoever he/she wants. If Ducey was to lose, Kyl could quickly resign and Ducey appoint himself as Senator before the new governor takes office.
Also could be his long term plan - Kyl could serve a few months to a year then resign setting Ducey up to appoint himself as he is term limited and this would be his last term as governor - then what?