[Nervous Tick]

I hope Gov. Barbour does what’s best for the Mississippi GOP to hold the seat in the long run (whatever that might be, and I don’t claim to know).

Having said that, it would be wonderful to see Mr. Pickering in the Senate, even temporarily.

When will the election to finish out Lott’s term be held? Next November?

[billhilly]

“When will the election to finish out Lott’s term be held? Next November?”

He has five years left in his term. Whoever Governor Barbour appoints will be in the senate for a long time.

[houston1]

23-15-855 (1), of the Mississippi Code
(1) If a vacancy shall occur in the office of United States Senator from Mississippi by death, resignation or otherwise, the Governor shall, within ten (10) days after receiving official notice of such vacancy, issue his proclamation for an election to be held... within ninety (90) days from the time the proclamation is issued and the returns of such election shall be certified to the Governor in the manner set out above for regular elections, unless the vacancy shall occur in a year that there shall be held a general state or congressional election, in which event the Governor’s proclamation shall designate the general election day as the time for electing a Senator, and the vacancy shall be filled by appointment as hereinafter provided.

[deport]

When will the election to finish out Lott’s term be held? Next November?

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Yes, according to this;

Republican Gov. Haley Barbour will name someone to temporarily replace Lott. Barbour announced a special election for Nov. 4, 2008.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1931164/posts

[lonestar]

I hope Gov. Barbour does what’s best for the Mississippi GOP to hold the seat in the long run.

He could name himself and resign as govenor--I wish!