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tinrobot

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24. Only senators can be appointed. Representatives require special elections.

Reply to JustAnotherGen (Reply #4)

Tue Jan 6, 2026, 09:29 PM

Jan 6

It's in the constitution.

If Newsom did try to appoint, then the GOP Speaker wouldn't allow that person to be sworn in.

Newsom's best bet is to delay the special election for as long as possible.

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