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It's referring to what happens if the senators term is scheduled to continue. For example, if the Torch was NOT up for election this year.

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.

It's referring to what happens if the senators term is scheduled to continue. For example, if the Torch was NOT up for election this year.

I think you are absolutely correct. So that means if Torch DID go ahead and resign, the gov. would appoint his replacement....but only until January. Also, if NJ law is followed the "replacement" does not get his name on the ballot. Right?