Georgia Congressman Charlie Norwood passed away today after a long battle with cancer, according to his office web site. He was 65.
The Republican won re-election last year. Georgia's Republican governor will appoint a replacement.
(Update: Thank you Dickylee for your sweet, gracious correction. District voters will pick a replacement in a special election called by Georgia's governor.)
Posted by DeAnn Smith
No DeAnn, the Governor does NOT appoint a replacement. He has 10 days to call for a special election, and then the Georgia Sec of State has 30 days to schedule the election. Gov's only appoint Senator's to fill a vacancy until the next election cycle, NOT House members. You never took civics?
Posted by: dickeylee | February 13, 2007 at 04:36 PM
Are you sure that this is how it works in GA? It could be different, you know. Is this info from the Secretary of State?
Posted by: | February 13, 2007 at 06:45 PM
Are you sure that this is how it works in GA? It could be different, you know. Is this info from the Secretary of State?
Posted by: | February 13, 2007 at 06:45 PM
The only thing a Governor can do is call a special election. He cannot appoint. Once again DeAnn Smith shows her ignorance about politics.
Posted by: cbeal | February 13, 2007 at 07:13 PM
cbeal, the only "ignorance" that appears to be a problem here is the ignorance of manners. It is possible to correct someone without being rude, or didn't your mama teach you that?
Posted by: you kiss your mama with that mouth? | February 13, 2007 at 07:55 PM
It is basic civics to know that Governor's appoint senate replacements but have to hold special elections for representatives.
Posted by: | February 14, 2007 at 09:42 AM