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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear discusses special election rules during debate over Mitch McConnell's Senate seat and election law.
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Andy Beshear Says Aug. 3 Senate Vacancy Deadline Has No Legal Effect. Why Election Law Still Matters

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August 4, 2026
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says the widely discussed Aug. 3 deadline for replacing Sen. Mitch McConnell has no legal effect if a U.S. Senate vacancy occurs before the end of McConnell’s term. According to a report by People, Kentucky law does not set a…