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Last Updated on Tuesday, 24 February 2009 02:53 Written by rslcpol Tuesday, 24 February 2009 01:14
Expect lots of states to follow this course – not because Ohio’s doing it – but because their state’s need it. From Dayton Daily News:
With the ongoing controversy in Illinois in mind, State Sen. Jon Husted, R-Kettering, plans to introduce legislation to change how a vacant U.S. Senate seat would be filled in Ohio.
Husted said on Tuesday, Feb. 24, that he will introduce legislation that calls for a U.S. Senate seat to be filled by a special election. Now the governor may fill such a vacancy by appointment until the next regular election.
“A vacancy in the United States Senate is incredibly important and shouldn’t be left to the discretion of just one person,” Husted said in a press release. “I am hopeful that this legislation would ensure Ohio voters have a stronger voice in selecting who represents them in the U.S. Senate.”