Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments

benny86 t1_j8y08bq wrote

It's not unheard of. Widows have been appointed to their late husband's senate seats 8 times. The most recent was Jean Carnahan in 2001. A Governor could appoint the widow as a placeholder until the special election and not be seen as trying to play favorites or influence the election.

14

porkchop_d_clown t1_j8y37vd wrote

This.

It's not required, it's not the law, but there seems to be a tradition of appointing the spouse to take a seat until the special election is held.

5