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nkpolitics1212

(8,617 posts) Fri Dec 18, 2020, 06:25 AM Dec 2020

Any chance Chuck Grassley resigns from his US Sen. seat so Gov. Reynolds appoints Pat Grassley?

This will give Pat Grassley the incumbency and seniority advantage.
Kim Reynolds will be in the IA Governorship until Jan. 2027, which is 2 years before Chuck Grassley's 8th US Senate term expires.

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Any chance Chuck Grassley resigns from his US Sen. seat so Gov. Reynolds appoints Pat Grassley? (Original Post) nkpolitics1212 Dec 2020 OP

I don't think it works that way. Sure the appointment could happen, but seniority is not transferred hlthe2b Dec 2020 #1

hlthe2b

(106,365 posts)

1. I don't think it works that way. Sure the appointment could happen, but seniority is not transferred

Reply to nkpolitics1212 (Original post)

Fri Dec 18, 2020, 07:13 AM

Dec 2020

They merely would become the "100th US Senator," albeit they would have the advantage in the Special Election that follows as the appointed "incumbent."

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