In case Mitch McConnell resigns or assumes room temperature the Democrat Governor will not be the one to name his replacement.
Republican-passed bill removes role of Democratic governor if Senate vacancy occurs in Kentucky
https://www.yahoo.com/news/republica...142831562.htmlThe legislation calls for a special election to fill any Senate vacancy from the Bluegrass State. The special election winner would hold the seat for the remainder of the unexpired term.
The state Senate voted 34-3 after a brief discussion to send the bill to Gov. Andy Beshear. The governor has denounced the measure as driven by partisanship, but the GOP supermajority legislature could override a veto when lawmakers reconvene for the final two days of this year's session in mid-April.
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