[chris_bdba]

That is what I get from the law so any vote by the appointed senator after Jan 19th is illegal and if made could/should be vacated?

[Political Junkie Too]

No, I take it to mean that the appointed Senator is free to act until the state certifies (qualifies) the election.

The Dems always play loose with the election rules, which is why they can seat a House rep-elect within 24 hours of the election while simultaneously arguing that they need 30 days to seat a Senator-elect.

-PJ