A Kentucky law passed by Republicans in 2024 is set to be tested for the first time, creating a critical deadline for Governor Andy Beshear to call a special election to fill Mitch McConnell's vacant U.S. Senate seat ahead of the November midterms. The law mandates that if a vacancy occurs at least three months before an election, a special election must be held; otherwise, the seat remains vacant until the scheduled vote. McConnell, who has been absent from Congress since June 2026 after hospitalization, has not returned to his duties, prompting Beshear to demand proof the seat is not empty. If no election is called by Monday, the vacancy will persist until November, where Democrat Charles Booker would face Republican Andy Barr. The law contradicts the 17th Amendment, which allows governors to appoint temporary replacements, and its implementation could spark legal challenges. Advocacy groups criticize the lack of transparency and accountability in McConnell's situation, highlighting broader concerns about political impunity.

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