[Steven Scharf]

If appointed, she would not face reelection for 5 years. The low info voters will never remember what she said today.

[Publius]

If appointed before the 2018 general election, the individual appointed to that seat would have to run in 2018. The victor in 2018 would run again in 2022 when the six year term expires.

If appointed after the 2018 general election, the individual appointed to that seat would have to run in 2020. The victor in 2020 would run again in 2022 when the six year term expires.