"NJ State Law.19:3-26. Vacancies in United States senate; election to fill; temporary appointment by governor If a vacancy shall happen in the representation of this state in the United States senate, it shall be filled at the general election next succeeding the happening thereof, unless such vacancy shall happen within thirty days next preceding such election, in which case it shall be filled by election at the second succeeding general election, unless the governor of this state shall deem it advisable to call a special election therefor, which he is authorized hereby to do. The governor of this state may make a temporary appointment of a senator of the United States from this state whenever a vacancy shall occur by reason of any cause other than the expiration of the term; and such appointee shall serve as such senator until a special election or general election shall have been held pursuant to law and the board of state canvassers can deliver to his successor a certificate of election. "
Let me know if you read this differently. But please don't stop being arrogant. It just wouldn't be the same.
Since Torricelli's seat is up at this election, I can't see the governor appointing someone for two years. He should be compelled to call a special election to fill the seat. If he goes for a two-year appointment, then he'll just have another special election on his hands for the remaining four years for the seat.
-PJ
State law can NOT trump federal law (unfortunatley); especially with regards to elections (fortunately). The US Constitution calls for the senate to have 1/3 of its members up for election every 2 years. Not 1/3 minus one memeber and NOT determined by the states.
You're missing one piece of vital info in the law you're reading and that's what the US constitution says on the matter.
Now please post this accurate info on other threads where you see someone saying the same thing as you were. I know it's moving fast, but we must do our part to put this incorrect interpretation out.
Basically, the Constitution's pretty clear on this, and the INTENT of the authors of that Amendment is even clearer, so the RATS aren't going to get away with any games, no matter how clever they think they might be.
However, by then, we are inside 30days to the election. The Dems charge the Pubbies with preventing a Dem candidate from opposing Forrester (Rep). Then Torricelli resigns from Senate and McGreevy appoints successor who will be a Democrat and an incumbent when the special election or the next regular election in six years.
I literally hate Democrats.
How far fetched am I?