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Firebrand Gary

(5,044 posts) Fri May 6, 2016, 10:38 PM May 2016

Question about Elizabeth Warren's senate seat?

Let's say that if Elizabeth Warren were to be tapped as the VP candidate, she would leave her seat open and in Massachusetts, which would be filled by the republican governor Charlie Baker. However, if she were to vacate her seat early, would that senate seat be on the ballot in November as well???

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Question about Elizabeth Warren's senate seat? (Original Post) Firebrand Gary May 2016 OP

Only Bernie would tap her to be VP Reter May 2016 #1

It would go to a special election mythology May 2016 #2

Ok, got it! Thanks mythology! Firebrand Gary May 2016 #3

Reter

(2,188 posts)

1. Only Bernie would tap her to be VP

Reply to Firebrand Gary (Original post)

Fri May 6, 2016, 10:57 PM

May 2016

And as it looks right now, he has little chance of getting the nomination. Two firsts on a ticket will not happen.

mythology

(9,527 posts)

2. It would go to a special election

Reply to Firebrand Gary (Original post)

Fri May 6, 2016, 11:13 PM

May 2016

But Warren wouldn't have to resign to run for VP. So in the event that she was a successful VP candidate or named to an administration position, there would be a temporary appointment and then a special election held in 2017 sometime to fill the rest of the term.

After Kerry resigned in February 2013, the special election was held in June 2013.

Firebrand Gary

(5,044 posts)

3. Ok, got it! Thanks mythology!

Reply to mythology (Reply #2)

Fri May 6, 2016, 11:17 PM

May 2016

Having recently heard Joseph Kennedy III recently speak, I think his ascension to the upper chamber is highly likely!

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