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3. No, the governor can appoint only Senators.

Thu Feb 24, 2022, 12:05 AM

Feb 2022

There has to be a special election to replace a representative, and I think it will take place in September.

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Democrats and Republicans eye First District seat following Hagedorn's death [View all] TexasTowelie Feb 2022 OP

I live in the 1st CD. ProudMNDemocrat Feb 2022 #1

In the interim, I presume Dem governor Walz appoints a representative? Mister Ed Feb 2022 #2

No, the governor can appoint only Senators. Ocelot II Feb 2022 #3

Thank you. n/t Mister Ed Feb 2022 #4

The primary will be May 24 & the general on August 9 dflprincess Feb 2022 #6