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Arizona is the only state that does not allow temporary appointments for Congressional vacancies

Posted by stewie (aka whysoserious) Jan 8 '11, 11:20

A state's legislature empowers its governor to appoint a replacement for the senator until a special election can take place. The only exception seems to be the state of Arizona, which does not allow temporary appointments at all. In Arizona, an election is the only way to fill any Congressional vacancy.

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I can't recall a appointment for a House seat. - Will Hunting Jan 8, 11:21
Opportunity! -- nm - NRA Jan 8, 11:21 1
- Offs man. -- nm - Fighting Stephen! Jan 8, 11:22

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Arizona is the only state that does not allow temporary appointments for Congressional vacancies

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