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Can a Governor of any State appoint Representative in case of vacancy?
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Whenever a vacancy occurs in either House, the Governor is required to "issue writs of election", starting the process for a special election to fill the vacancy. During the election process, the Governor may, if the state legislature has passed a law allowing him/her to do so, appoint someone to temporarily fill only a Senate vacancy until a replacement is elected, but House vacancies always remain vacant until a replacement is elected.
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Who fills a vacancy if a representative dies or cannot serve?
The President pro tempore
If a State Representative leaves office during a term how is that vacancy filled?
The governor is required to call an election to fill the vancant seat.
What happen if a house member dies in the first session?
State representatives are elected by the people in the state in which they represent. If a state representative dies or is unable to fulfill their duties then the governor of the state in which they represent will appoint a person to fill this position until the following election is held.
If a US Representative dies while in office can the state's governor appoint a successor?
Yes, they appoint a successor until the next election.
Who calls a special election when there is a vacancy?
The governor of the state can call for an election.
What happens in the event of the vacancy occurring in either chamber of congress?
the governor of the state he/she represents calls for a special election to fill the vacancy.
How is a vacancy in seat in the senate filled?
The 17th Amendment to the US Constitution requires that vacancies in the senate be filled by special election. In most states, the state governor can appoint an interim senator to fill a vacancy in the state's senate seat until a special election is held. However, in Oregon and Wisconsin the seat remains vacant until a replacement is elected.
What happens if there is a vacancy the house?
it would be filled by a special election called by the governor of the state affected
Should the governor of your state be able to appoint other executive officers that are currently chosen by the voters?
Executive branch officials are chosen by the governor by no specific criteria. It is completely up to the governor to select and appoint his cabinet members.
Who chooses a new Senator when there is a vacancy?
If a seat in the US Senate becomes vacant before the end of a term, a replacement Senator is selected according to the law of the particular state involved. Some states use a special election and some have the state governor appoint a Senator to complete the unexpired term.
Does the governor have the authority to appoint members of the judiciary?
No, the Judicial Branch is composed of judges. A governor is in the Executive Branch of state government.
What has the power to appoint many state officials?
chief justice of the supreme court
