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Originally Posted by timmgirvan
not sure if govs have anything to say about it! Seems that others have done
same thing when the occasion arises, as it saves the cost of special election
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i'm no expert on ny election law but since senators are state representatives to the federal government most states have statutes for appointment by the governor or special elections to fill vacancies.
i've never heard of a senator having the prerogative to name their own successor when they resign.