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pat_k

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7. The first vacancy he will challenge the law as a violation of the state constitution.

Reply to krawhitham (Reply #5)

Fri Jul 10, 2026, 11:01 PM

12 hrs ago

State constitution states that state-at-large offices or large districts "shall be filled by appointment of the Governor"

McConnell's vacancy is the first opportunity to challenge the law.

They are delaying the inevitable challenge for reasons that are not clear.

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When the seat is vacated, he will challenge the unconstitutional 2021 and 2024 laws pat_k 12 hrs ago #6

But McConnell is federal, not state. LisaL 8 hrs ago #9

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A superlative suggestion, sir. with just two minor flaws. One, he doesn't have legal authority to do so. And two... krawhitham 12 hrs ago #5

The first vacancy he will challenge the law as a violation of the state constitution. pat_k 12 hrs ago #7