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Sounds like Judge Neopolitico may be wrong on the 1 year election delay.

Then again, it seems like that NJ statute that is being cited over and over conflicts with the Constitution. So in theory the Dems could invoke it. Ultimately it would be shot down by the USSC, but perhaps if the Democrats know that they are going to lose this seat, they'll do as much damage as possible. I can just hear all their ignorant sycophants citing this passage over and over on TV, and using the terms 'unfair' and 'disenfranchised'.

Sounds like Judge Neopolitico may be wrong on the 1 year election delay. Me thinks not:

"NJ Statute 19:3-26 Vacancies in United States senate; election to fill; Current through L.2002, c. 76

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."

It doesn't apply here since there is no vacancy but would apply if the Torch does what the dems are undoubtedly urging him to do - resign. Am I reading this wrong?