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If a US Representative dies while in office can the state's governor appoint a successor?
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∙ 17y ago
Yes, they appoint a successor until the next election.
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∙ 17y ago
CJ Livingston
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∙ 14y agoThe US Constitution doesn't say specifically, so it's up to the individual states to determine this. Normally a special election is held in that representative's district.
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