If he wins, the seat is Dem
If he loses....then he quits (on 11/6).
The reading of NJ law that so many here have given would still apply, wouldn't it? A vacancy is created after 30days prior to an election and the Gov just appoints somebody to a two year term until the next general election. Forester can't win under that scenario.
Sound crazy?
Sound unconstitutional?
That's because it would be... IF the law were construed the way it had been here.
Then Forrester wins and becomes the Senator from NJ on Jan. 3, 2003..... Someone else can be sworn in for the remainder of the Torch's term in 107th which ends on Jan 3, 2003 assuming the Senate is in session after the election. They are tenatively scheduled to adjour in Oct. but it's doubtful they'll make the scheduled date.