Who will replace Giffords?

[panader0]

I should know but I don't. Appointment by Brewer?

[james0tucson]

1. Special Election

Pima County would have a special election. This would probably not put a Democrat in the seat though, so it's probably better to have the seat vacant, instead of putting an affirmative Republican in.

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

3. They put a Democrat 2 months ago.

What in the motherfucking hell would make them switch now?

[pinboy3niner]

5. Yes. The Arizona statute:

Arizona Revised Statutes - Title 16 Elections and Electors - Section 16-222 Vacancy in the office of United States senator or representative

16-222. Vacancy in the office of United States senator or representative

A. When a vacancy occurs in the office of United States senator or representative in Congress by reason of death or resignation, or from any other cause, the vacancy shall be filled at the next general election. At such election the person elected shall fill the unexpired term of the vacated office.

B. For a vacancy in the office of representative in Congress, if the next general election is not to be held within six months from the date of the occurrence of the vacancy, the governor shall call a special primary election and a special general election to fill the vacancy. The governor shall call the special primary election and establish its date within seventy-two hours after the office is officially declared vacant. Notwithstanding sections 16-313, 16-351 and 16-542, for a candidate for office at an election held pursuant to this subsection, the following apply:

1. The special primary election shall be held no less than eighty nor more than ninety days after the occurrence of the vacancy, and the special general election shall be held not less than fifty nor more than sixty days after the special primary election. ....

More:
http://law.onecle.com/arizona/elections-and-electors/16-222.html

[Maru Kitteh]

2. boo.

[nadinbrzezinski]

4. Special election, she is a congress critter

and don't jump the gun yet. She is reacting better than expected.

[blondeatlast]

6. Chill, please. nt

[scarletwoman]

7. She isn't gone, she doesn't need replacing.

Unless she dies, or is left medically unable to ever return to the House, or decides to resign, the seat is still hers at this time. Lots of sitting Congresspersons end up hospitalized for one thing or another during their terms, it doesn't mean they lose their seats.

[blondeatlast]

8. 36 hours ago, she was dead. Now she's responding to the doctors and her husband. This OP is creepy,

IMHO.

[ruggerson]

9. Last I heard she was still alive and still a congresswoman n/t

[madinmaryland]

10. No-one. AND STOP IT.

[rbrnmw]

11. I find this offensive

She is not being replaced and your asking about it is insulting IMO

[pintobean]

12. EVERYBODY check the time stamps

OP yesterday afternoon. Newbe dug it up.

[blondeatlast]

13. Good catch--very good. Panadero is from Sierra vista, I thought something was "off." nt