When a congressman resigns or dies in Office is he always replaced by somebody from the same political party?
for example; If a Republican congressman resigns, does the Democratic governor of his home state have the right to replace him with somebody who is a Democrat?
2007-01-08 19:52:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
A governor can appoint a person to fill the remainder of the term for a Senator, but not for a Representative.
To fill a vacancy in the office of a Representative a special election is held.
2007-01-08 22:08:15 · answer #1 · answered by Drake Guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The governor of the state chooses a temporary replacement, and sometimes there is a special election to fill the seat if there is enough time before the next regular election.
2007-01-08 23:20:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each state has its own rules ('states rights')
generally the governor replaces them with their choice
could be either party - usually the party of the governor
2007-01-08 20:01:14 · answer #3 · answered by tomkat1528 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask Ken Lay
2007-01-09 01:04:02 · answer #4 · answered by Frann 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they just go to the toilet and pull out another turd
2007-01-08 19:55:03 · answer #5 · answered by Wow! I have a pig nose! 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋