The GOV of Vermont is a republican. He would name a successor
It is wise to actualy know how these things work around here. We could see an epic swing of fortunes depending on the health of some old farts.
§ 2622. Interim appointment of U.S. Senator
The Governor may make an interim appointment to fill a vacancy in the office of U.S. Senator, pending the filling of the vacancy by special election. (Added 1977, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
That would be an amazing noise to hear.
We could see an epic swing of fortunes depending on the health of some old farts.
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Many of those senators are but Spring chickens, or they were when first elected back in the 19th Century. They’re mostly under 100.