A2711 — Requires Governor to make temporary appointment when vacancy occurs in U.S. Senate; requires appointee be member of same political party as person vacating office since beginning of that term; eliminates special election option.

A2711 — Requires Governor to make temporary appointment when vacancy occurs in U.S. Senate; requires appointee be member of same political party as person vacating office since beginning of that term; eliminates special election option. · Informed CitizenryThis bill amends New Jersey law regarding the filling of vacancies in the United States Senate. It requires the Governor to make a temporary appointment to fill a U.S. Senate vacancy within 30 days…Open in Informed Citizenry