[okie01]

...the MS governor will likely appoint an interim replacement from the Barbour organization. I fully expect McDaniel to run against the interim appointee AND WIN.

The Governor cannot appoint an "interim Congressman". Unlike Senators, all Congressmen must be elected.

Accordingly, the Governor will call a special election.

[House Atreides]

“The Governor cannot appoint an “interim Congressman”. Unlike Senators, all Congressmen must be elected....”
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Yes, I know. If you go back and read my post you’ll see that I was referring to the anticipated (by me and many others) vacating of Senator Cochran’s seat before his term ends and the determination of his replacement.