If a politician is forced to step down how is his or hers seat replaced?
2007-03-23 17:20:15 · 9 answers · asked by fraz 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Depending on the state and the time until the next election, if a congressional seat becomes empty, it may be filled by the governor, a special election may be held, or it may just stay empty until after the next election.
2007-03-23 17:28:41 · answer #1 · answered by William S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the Congressman's seat (House or Senate) is appointed by the state governor in the scenario you are describing.
2007-03-24 00:30:20 · answer #2 · answered by soulguy85 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A replacement is appointed by the governor of the state they represent.
2007-03-24 00:23:31 · answer #3 · answered by Zapatta McFrench 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a new Senator is named by the governor of the state.
2007-03-24 00:23:36 · answer #4 · answered by fox mulder 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A seat is not replaced on inictment. It's replaced on conviction. Please learn the difference between the two before asking a stupid question.
2007-03-24 00:31:44 · answer #5 · answered by Toodeemo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
indicted..they don't have to step down...the HONORABLE ones..the GOP do...each state has a method of replacement
The Dems just wait till the heat is passed and keep their seats...just ask MURTHA and teh one recently found with 100,000 in his freezer...or the mayor of San Fransisco...all indicted...still in office..no trials
2007-03-24 00:33:09 · answer #6 · answered by Real Estate Para Legal 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends. If he is a Democrat with $90k in his freezer, he gets reelected.
If he is a Republican, his party forces him to resign & there is a special election.
2007-03-24 00:24:41 · answer #7 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
by the governer of the state they represt.
2007-03-24 00:24:04 · answer #8 · answered by rap1361 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't! Do not conflate indict with convict....
2007-03-24 00:26:24 · answer #9 · answered by neahle m 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋