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Virtual-Value5005 t1_j9w7tsi wrote

Wouldn't there be a special election like other states or does PA have a strange constitutional state law that the gov picks?

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Hazel1928 t1_j9w837e wrote

As far as I know, the Governor appoints someone, but I think the appointment only lasts until the next congressional election. So, less than 2 years. Rod Blagoyevich (sp) of Illinois got in trouble because he wanted favors or money when he had the chance to appoint someone to fill Obama’s senate seat when Obama was elected president. And

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