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onenote

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6. Can someone explain why it makes a difference?

Reply to pat_k (Original post)

Tue Jul 7, 2026, 04:48 PM

Tuesday

McConnell's term ends in January and the nominees for his successor, to be chosen at the regularly scheduled November election, have been chosen. And polling suggests the republican has a significant lead over the Democrat. So if a "special" election is held to finish the unexpired term assuming the seat is declared vacant, why would the outcome of that special election be any different than the outcome of the election for the new term? And if the special election is held before the November 3 election -- why would the outcome be any different than the expected outcome of the election in November for the term beginning in January?

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McConnell's death won't be announced until after 8/3. [View all] pat_k Tuesday OP

In other words, this is fraud. milestogo Tuesday #1

Yep! pat_k Tuesday #2

100% wrong. See post 28. Wiz Imp Tuesday #31

they are not worried that ky will elect a dem rampartd Tuesday #3

I think they are worried about it. I have no doubt internal numbers are... pat_k Tuesday #4

Obviously reprehensible, if true, but something in my lizard brain loves that for him. meadowlander Tuesday #5

Can someone explain why it makes a difference? onenote Tuesday #6

I was confused. Apologies. I thought it was up next cycle. pat_k Tuesday #13

KY law doesn't allow Beshear to appoint a replacement onenote Tuesday #20

I haven't had time to research but I'm now ... pat_k Tuesday #22

Nope. It simply repealed the provision that gave him authority to fill a US Senate vacancy onenote Tuesday #23

Thanks!! pat_k Tuesday #24

Well, he would need the strongest instance to challenge... pat_k Tuesday #25

It doesn't make a difference. Wiz Imp Tuesday #30

The republican party is pure fucking evil. Initech Tuesday #7

FYI, I'm less clear about pre- post- 8/3 vacancy. See section added to top of OP. pat_k Tuesday #17

Or resignation LeftInTX Tuesday #8

Beat the clock bucolic_frolic Tuesday #9

So, what happens AFTER 8/3? AZJonnie Tuesday #10

I think the difference is that the seat stays vacant 'til 1/3/2027 pat_k Tuesday #12

Nothing. It's a meaningless date as far as Mitch McConnell's Senate seat is concerned. Wiz Imp Tuesday #29

The seat is already contested this year Boo1 Tuesday #11

Apologies. Confused myself. I thought he was in the next cycle pat_k Tuesday #14

I hope someone leaks what's going on. electric_blue68 Tuesday #15

I'm less clear now about the advantage of post 8/3. See section added at top of op. pat_k Tuesday #16

Got it 👍 electric_blue68 Tuesday #18

Beshear can also use the State Constitution to ignore the law after 8/3 standingtall Tuesday #19

If he tries, there's a good chance the courts will rule against him. onenote Tuesday #21

Since he's taking phone calls, Jarqui Tuesday #26

They like leaving the dying... purr-rat beauty Tuesday #27

There is no cutoff. I have no idea where you're getting that from. Wiz Imp Tuesday #28

Changes to the law in 2021 and 2024 likely violate the state constitution. pat_k Tuesday #32