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In reply to the discussion: Will we even have an election in November? [View all]onenote
(42,701 posts)32. As the post above this points out, Pelosi's term ends January 3.
If there is no election in November, there will be no House of Representatives after January 3. And no Speaker Pelosi. This scenario is too ludicrous to discuss, but since folks here keep bringing it up, the "correct" answer is that Chuck Grassley probably will be President assuming that the Senate vacancies that occur because no election is held will be filled by appointments made by governors. (Per the Constitution, vacancies in the House can only be filled by an election; but Senate vacancies can be filled by Governors).
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The Constitution mandates an election in November - the challenge will be GOTV safely
Fiendish Thingy
Mar 2020
#4
Which is why Democrats are pushing for funding of a mail in ballot for all states. nt
crickets
Mar 2020
#12
Are you aware that if there is no election, there is no House of Representatives.
onenote
Apr 2020
#34
OF COURSE !! One were only 70% participation from last time cause people scare, sick or dead.
uponit7771
Apr 2020
#35