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The Governor of the state the Senator represents is required to issue a writ of election. However the Governor may nominate a temporary replacement if the state legislature authorizes him to do so, the replacement may stay in office as long as the state legislature authorizes or until the next general election.
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ProfessorWhen vacancies happen in the representation of any State in the Senate, the executive authority of each State shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies: Provided That the legislature of any State may empower the executive thereof to make temporary appointments until the people fill the vacancies by election as the legislature may direct.
This is covered by the 17th amendment to the U.S. Constitution which says in part
When vacancies happen in the representation of any State in the Senate, the executive authority of such State shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies: Provided, That the legislature of any State may empower the executive thereof to make temporary appointments until the people fill the vacancies by election as the legislature may direct.
That is, if a senator dies, then the state governor must see to it that an election for a new senator is held. Most states have passed laws allowing the governor to appoint a person to serve as senator until the election.
Typically, the governor assigns a temporary Senator to cover the position until the next election. Usually appointed by governor of the state, but it depends on the state.
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