[House Atreides]

Now Chris McDaniel may be tempted to switch to run in a special election for the Cochran seat, which does not expire until Jan. 2021.
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Mississippi FReepers can correct me if i’m wrong, but I believe the vacancy will be filled in November’s general election — the same election in which GOP establishment Senator Wicker runs for re-election.

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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3637436/posts?page=26#26

[Political Junkie Too]

According to this link, Mississippi calls for a special election within 100 days unless in an election year (as this is), when the election is deferred to the regular election in November. The Governor still appoints an interim Senator.

We will need this interim appointment, since the Senate is currently 51R - 49D. Cochran stepping down will make it 50-49 for the interim until a replacement is named.

-PJ

[Will88]

believe the vacancy will be filled in November’s general election

I can't imagine that any state would leave their citizens with only one senator for any length of time. Should probably be unconstitutional.

There doesn't seem to be anyone checking the threads at present who knows what Mississippi law provides.

[Theodore R.]

Yes, a special election on Nov. 6 for a term ending on Jan. 3, 2021