He’s from Vermont so we wouldn’t get an R replacement anyway
Vermont has a Republican Gov. /s
You could but the GOP governor probably too chicken to change the tilt of the Senate.
The GOV of Vermont is a republican. He would name a successor
It is wise to actualy know how these things work around here. We could see an epic swing of fortunes depending on the health of some old farts.
§ 2622. Interim appointment of U.S. Senator
The Governor may make an interim appointment to fill a vacancy in the office of U.S. Senator, pending the filling of the vacancy by special election. (Added 1977, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
Vermont does have a Republican governor.
I think this is right...It takes a special election in Vermont...scheduled by the Republican Governor within six months of the vacancy.
Actually Vermont has an R Governor