Reposted by @kyedo.bsky.social
oh, has the law in Kentucky changed so that he has the ability to appoint a replacement?
(spoiler: it has not)
lex18.com
Kentucky law requires special election to fill vacant U.S. Senate seat, not appointment
Kentucky has a plan if it suddenly loses a U.S. senator — but that plan has changed significantly in recent years, and questions remain about how it would work in practice.