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August 3rd Myth Debunked in Kentucky | Lexington News
Forget August third — it’s not a magic date for filling Kentucky’s Senate vacancy. Governor Beshear clarified he has no appointment power under new state law HB 622, which stripped governors of temporary Senate appointment authority. The only path forward? A special election. Legal experts confirm the old three-month rule doesn’t apply anymore, and the Secretary of State warned the governor’s comments could be stoking misinformation. The real takeaway: McConnell’s seat, if vacated, will be filled by voters — not by any executive move. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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