Cecilie1200
Diamond Member
nopeThe governor could call for a special election, where the district would vote for a new representative, but that's in cases where the representative has died, or quits. The constitution to my knowledge doesn't really say what happens in a situation like this, and honestly I'm not sure if the governor would be permitted to call a special election or not.
I'd guess the seat would for all intents and purposes be "vacant" until she either is able to make it to the House to vote, she resigns, or until the next election cycle.
I think if the Representative dies, the governor appoints someone to finish the term. After all, Representatives only serve for two years at a time. As I said, the only other time a Rep was removed for medical incapacity, I believe the House passed a resolution vacating the seat, which triggered a special election.
She was just re-elected, and I do NOT want to spend two years effectively without a Congressmember.
thats only for Senators
Reps have to be replaced by election
Any idea who makes that decision, and how long they're likely to wait to make it?