• Panja
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    152 years ago

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

    • @Bustedknuckles@lemmy.world
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      2 years 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

    • somas
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      22 years ago

      @panja

      @DocMcStuffin @xc2215x @sci

      I guess Kentucky is one of those states where the governor isn’t required to pick someone from the same party? I’d written Kentucky off so long ago that I haven’t been paying attention.

    • Buelldozer
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      22 years ago

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