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Nothing will be announced or acknowledged until after Aug 3.
What's on Aug 3rd? ๐ค
August 3rd is the last day the governor can call a special election. Otherwise it's just combined with the general election.
I'm not sure if this is even that advantageous for the Republicans. Even during a special election a Republican will likely win, even if it's a less Trumpy one, still a Republican. Seems better than an empty seat.
Unless they have reason to believe a dem would outperform in a special election.
Also since there has been confusion in other threads, Kentucky does not allow the governor to fill a vacant senate seat by appointments, he can only call a special election
Irrelevant now. Apparently McConnell has spoken.
Probably primaries