Can someone explain how this works? A senator dies and the governor can just appoint any person she likes to replace her?
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/14/darline-graham-nordone-south-carolina-senator
Really? Why not just hold an election like any normal democracy?
#USPol
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