• Panja@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Because a Democrat governor would appoint until a special election is held and he would rather die than let that happen

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      1 year ago

      Perversely, KY legislature passed a law specifically requiring the Governor to appoint a replacement from the same party. It was vetoed, and veto was overturned. No dem replacement despite Beshear in the governor’s seat

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      Nope. In Kentucky the Governor must select from a pool of 3 candidates that the GOP gives them.