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If They Decide to Officially Announce That McConnell is Dead, How Would It Be Handled?
Posted on 7/1/26 at 6:05 pm
Posted on 7/1/26 at 6:05 pm
Nobody knows for sure, but I highly suspect that they are going to extreme measures to "technically" keep McConnell alive so that one of his cronies can continue to cast votes in his name.
But, let's say that they are soon basically forced to acknowledge that he's dead. Would that seat remain vacant for the rest of his term? Somebody is going to be replacing him next year, anyway, but would they call for a special election to fill the seat for the remainder of this year?
I'm asking because I don't see how they can keep up this charade for another 6 months.
But, let's say that they are soon basically forced to acknowledge that he's dead. Would that seat remain vacant for the rest of his term? Somebody is going to be replacing him next year, anyway, but would they call for a special election to fill the seat for the remainder of this year?
I'm asking because I don't see how they can keep up this charade for another 6 months.
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Posted on 7/1/26 at 6:07 pm to KCT
I assume the governor of Kentucky would name a replacement for the remainder of his term.
ETA: Governor is required to call a special election.
ETA: Governor is required to call a special election.
This post was edited on 7/1/26 at 6:09 pm
Posted on 7/1/26 at 6:09 pm to KCT
From my friend Mr Jim N. Eye:
If a vacancy occurs in a U.S. Senate seat, the rules for filling it depend entirely on the laws of that senator's home state. In the case of Kentucky, the state has specific, strict laws designed precisely to handle the situation where the governor and the departing senator belong to different political parties.
Kentucky law dictates exactly how that scenario works:
1. The Governor Does Appoint the Replacement...Kentucky's governor (currently Democrat Andy Beshear) does have the formal authority to make a temporary appointment so the seat doesn't sit empty. The appointee serves until a special election can be held to officially fill the remainder of the term.
2. ...But the Governor's Choice is Strictly Limited
Because the governor and the senator are from different parties, the governor cannot just pick anyone they want. Under a Kentucky law passed in 2021, the governor is legally required to choose a replacement from the same political party as the departed senator.
The selection process follows a strict chain of events:
The Party's List: The state executive committee of the departing senator's political party (in this case, the Kentucky Republican Party) selects three names and submits them to the governor. The Selection: The governor must choose the temporary replacement directly from that three-name list.
The Timeline: The governor has 21 days from receiving the list to make the final appointment.Context for Mitch McConnell: It is worth noting that Mitch McConnell announced he is not seeking re-election, and Kentucky is already holding a regularly scheduled U.S. Senate election on November 3, 2026, to choose his successor.
If a vacancy occurs in a U.S. Senate seat, the rules for filling it depend entirely on the laws of that senator's home state. In the case of Kentucky, the state has specific, strict laws designed precisely to handle the situation where the governor and the departing senator belong to different political parties.
Kentucky law dictates exactly how that scenario works:
1. The Governor Does Appoint the Replacement...Kentucky's governor (currently Democrat Andy Beshear) does have the formal authority to make a temporary appointment so the seat doesn't sit empty. The appointee serves until a special election can be held to officially fill the remainder of the term.
2. ...But the Governor's Choice is Strictly Limited
Because the governor and the senator are from different parties, the governor cannot just pick anyone they want. Under a Kentucky law passed in 2021, the governor is legally required to choose a replacement from the same political party as the departed senator.
The selection process follows a strict chain of events:
The Party's List: The state executive committee of the departing senator's political party (in this case, the Kentucky Republican Party) selects three names and submits them to the governor. The Selection: The governor must choose the temporary replacement directly from that three-name list.
The Timeline: The governor has 21 days from receiving the list to make the final appointment.Context for Mitch McConnell: It is worth noting that Mitch McConnell announced he is not seeking re-election, and Kentucky is already holding a regularly scheduled U.S. Senate election on November 3, 2026, to choose his successor.
Posted on 7/1/26 at 6:09 pm to KCT
Shove him in his shell and put it in a hole in the ground.
Posted on 7/1/26 at 6:17 pm to Linoge
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Under a Kentucky law passed in 2021, the governor is legally required to choose a replacement from the same political party as the departed senator.
That makes sense to me.
Thanks for the answers, guys.
Posted on 7/1/26 at 6:19 pm to KCT
Beshear appoints booker
Posted on 7/1/26 at 6:19 pm to KCT
I'm thinking bourbon and cigars but ya'll do your own thing
Posted on 7/1/26 at 6:20 pm to kywildcatfanone
If it has to be a republican, it will be massie
Posted on 7/1/26 at 6:20 pm to KCT
If someone can’t perform their duties they need to be replaced. Like asap. He should have been already.
Posted on 7/1/26 at 6:22 pm to kywildcatfanone
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If it has to be a republican, it will be massie
Only if he is nominated…..if he’s nominated, it will 100% be Massie unless he joins the new Qaterlson Party
Posted on 7/1/26 at 6:24 pm to KCT
Yeah, he died a little when he just stared at the TV camera for several minutes 
Posted on 7/1/26 at 6:26 pm to KCT
They changed the law again a couple years ago because the dem governor said he would use lawfare and not select anyone.
New law means an election must happen but I think it can’t be held for at least 56 days so whoever wins would only be in office for a couple to a few months.
New law means an election must happen but I think it can’t be held for at least 56 days so whoever wins would only be in office for a couple to a few months.
Posted on 7/1/26 at 6:33 pm to Marshhen
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Only if he is nominated…..if he’s nominated, it will 100% be Massie unless he joins the new Qaterlson Party
Massie’s current House position remains active through the end of the year so how would that work?
Posted on 7/1/26 at 6:33 pm to KCT
Posted on 7/1/26 at 6:41 pm to KCT
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How Would It Be Handled?
Posted on 7/1/26 at 6:46 pm to KCT
He’ll come out of his shell eventually.
Posted on 7/1/26 at 6:47 pm to KCT
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Under a Kentucky law passed in 2021, the governor is legally required to choose a replacement from the same political party as the departed senator.
Ah yes, the Mitch Can Die At Any Minute Act.
Thankfully they thought ahead.
Posted on 7/1/26 at 6:49 pm to Great Plains Drifter
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Massie’s current House position remains active through the end of the year so how would that work?
If selected, he'd resign his house seat and a similar process would start for his seat, but it's late in the game for that after all the Senate stuff would happen.
Posted on 7/1/26 at 6:50 pm to Great Plains Drifter
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Massie’s current House position remains active through the end of the year so how would that work?
He would resign from the House when he becomes a Senator. The House seat could be filled by a special election or remain vacant.
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