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How does Illinois fill the Senate vacancy created by Barack Obama becoming President?

I know that each state has its own rules and that few, if any, hold by-elections in any way similar to the filling of House of Commons vacancies. What does illinois do?

The replacement is appointed by the Governor.

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6 Responses to “How does Illinois fill the Senate vacancy created by Barack Obama becoming President?”

  1. Huh? Says:
    February 3rd, 2010 at 8:31 pm

    The replacement is appointed by the Governor.
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  2. beta_hat Says:
    February 3rd, 2010 at 8:51 pm

    Governor Rod Blagojevich (is that right?) gets to appoint whomever he wants.
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  3. Jarhead Says:
    February 3rd, 2010 at 8:57 pm

    Gov Blago will appoint someone…unless he is indited first
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  4. Liberals Says:
    February 3rd, 2010 at 9:37 pm

    Who ever it will be will be corrupted as usual.Our Gov is not doing so well.Like his predessor he has scandles.But hey we don’t get called the birthplace of the mafia for nothing.
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  5. Jake Says:
    February 3rd, 2010 at 10:24 pm

    I don’t know, but I hope it’s a Mexican.
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  6. Sessy R Says:
    February 3rd, 2010 at 10:49 pm

    Hi!

    I think the govnor takes care of that.
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