Mr. Cochran’s retirement means that Gov. Phil Bryant, a Republican,
will have 10 days to appoint an interim senator. A special election
would then be held on Election Day in November to fill the rest
of Mr. Cochran’s term which is ends in 2020.
Because Mississippi has a two-term lifetime limit, the Governor is ineligible to seek a third term in 2019.
Hmmmm. wonder if he can appoint himself.
Do you have a link supporting that appointment info?