this post was submitted on 12 Jul 2026
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They are stopping the governor from assigning someone. And leaving the announcement until after it becomes an open spot in the election.
A recent law in Kentucky makes it so theres a special election. The governor can't appoint an interim.
Assuming the governor doesn't challenge that law because the appointment of a replacement is part of the state constitution