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Special election required in event of Mitch McConnell's senate seat vacancy
Kentucky law requires a special election to fill a Senate vacancy, differing from most states where the governor appoints a replacement.
Kentucky has a new law on filling US Senate vacancies. Here's how it works
Sen. Mitch McConnell has said he will finish his term, but his fall Wednesday sparked questions about the process for filling a vacant seat.
Mitch McConnell Falls Down Senate Stairs: What We Know
Longtime GOP Senator Mitch McConnell, 82, fell down the stairs in the Senate after casting a vote, according to multiple reports.