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PunkinPi

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5. I believe they would have a special election. On that tip...

Reply to FarPoint (Original post)

Sat Jul 18, 2020, 11:07 AM

Jul 2020

would Stacy Abrams be eligible to run to fill his seat if she wanted it?

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Congressman John Lewis's Congressional Seat... [View all] FarPoint Jul 2020 OP

It's a heavily democratic district and book_worm Jul 2020 #1

Constitution requires a special election. CincyDem Jul 2020 #2

There ya go.... FarPoint Jul 2020 #3

As of today, the House of Representatives Clerk will oversee all of the representational matters StarfishSaver Jul 2020 #4

I believe they would have a special election. On that tip... PunkinPi Jul 2020 #5

A couple of quick Google searches customerserviceguy Jul 2020 #6

Governors only appoint senators DenverJared Jul 2020 #7

Ahhhh FarPoint Jul 2020 #8

I appreciate the question and answers n/t Lulu KC Jul 2020 #9

Good question lunatica Jul 2020 #10

Ain't no way a Republican fills that seat. HotTeaBag Jul 2020 #11

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