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14. A special election winner would only serve till the end of Mitch's term. They would have to run again in November

Reply to barbtries (Reply #10)

Fri Jul 10, 2026, 04:16 PM

17 hrs ago

for a new, full six-year term if they wish to remain in the seat. As far as calling for a special election, political experts say the cutoff date to call a special election would be August 3:

"Political experts cited in the report say timing requirements mean the window to call a special election would be tight, with an estimated cutoff of Aug. 3 based on candidate filing and notice deadlines."

https://www.wave3.com/2026/07/10/kentucky-what-happens-if-senator-mitch-mcconnell-cannot-finish-his-term/

The Kentucky Senate primaries have already taken place for the 2026 November election, Andy Barr (R) and Charles Booker (D) were the winners, so it looks like the general election candidates have been chosen for Mitch's open seat.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-primary-elections/kentucky-senate-results

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NEW VIDEO: Mitch McConnell COVERED IN MORGUE SHEET Loaded Into Ambulance!!! [View all] MagaSmash 20 hrs ago OP

He's dead, Jim. House of Roberts 19 hrs ago #1

Now that's funny Trekkie ALBliberal 19 hrs ago #3

They would deliver a pizza faster than that. Turbineguy 19 hrs ago #2

Why would the gop cover up his health/death? What do they have to gain? He cannot vote on anything. Katinfl 19 hrs ago #4

If they can keep him "alive" barbtries 17 hrs ago #10

A special election winner would only serve till the end of Mitch's term. They would have to run again in November sop 17 hrs ago #14

Thank you for the info. Aug. 3 is 3 weeks away. Long time to keep up the con if that's what it is. Katinfl 17 hrs ago #16

He'll vote in the senate TODAY. Just watch. usonian 19 hrs ago #5

Mitch would be proud to have his death used in a dirty trick like this. enough 19 hrs ago #6

You're exactly right. 💯 littlemissmartypants 17 hrs ago #13

Please stop misleading us. It wasn't a morgue sheet. It was his KKK outfit. When they have his death show in the capitol Wonder Why 18 hrs ago #7

Look, as long as that old SOB isn't casting votes in the Senate Warpy 18 hrs ago #8

Rec. progressoid 18 hrs ago #9

Thank you. niyad 17 hrs ago #15

If it's done soon, they have a candidate for making it official in November. calimary 17 hrs ago #17

Uggh, how I want this to be true blue_jay 17 hrs ago #11

Two people can keep a secret.... SergeStorms 17 hrs ago #12