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BigmanPigman

(55,860 posts) Sun Jul 12, 2026, 04:12 AM Yesterday

Different states have different rules for filling vacant seats. What are the rules in Kentucky and South Carolina as well as the time frame?

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What are the rules for replacing seats? [View all] BigmanPigman Yesterday OP

From what I read the governor appointments a successor Lifeafter70 Yesterday #1

I just looked up SC mercuryblues Yesterday #2

That is what I expect mercuryblues Yesterday #4

The South Carolina Republican Party will do it. LeftInTX Yesterday #5

Yes, McMasters mercuryblues 23 hrs ago #6

Nikki Haley already is a household name in SC onenote 20 hrs ago #9

The rules for both, sadly, are don't get your hopes up Polybius 20 hrs ago #8

South Carolina law requires a new special Republican primary LetMyPeopleVote 19 hrs ago #10