“A Republican would have to be appointed regardless of who gets elected in November. Ducey won’t lose in November.”
Don’t know that such is true - normally a governor can appoint whoever he/she wants. If Ducey was to lose, Kyl could quickly resign and Ducey appoint himself as Senator before the new governor takes office.
Also could be his long term plan - Kyl could serve a few months to a year then resign setting Ducey up to appoint himself as he is term limited and this would be his last term as governor - then what?
Don’t know that such is true - normally a governor can appoint whoever he/she wants. If Ducey was to lose, Kyl could quickly resign and Ducey appoints himself as Senator before the new governor takes office.
I believe by AZ law the governor has to appoint someone of the same party as the person who died.
“Don’t know that such is true - normally a governor can appoint whoever he/she wants. If Ducey was to lose, Kyl could quickly resign and Ducey appoint himself as Senator before the new governor takes office.
Also could be his long term plan - Kyl could serve a few months to a year then resign setting Ducey up to appoint himself as he is term limited and this would be his last term as governor - then what?”
Arizona state law stipulates that the governor must choose a replacement from the same political party when the person was elected. Even if Kyl retires in January 2019, the new governor must chose a Republican.
If Ducey loses in November he won’t appoint himself as Senator. His political career would be over if he does not win.