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This is about filling a vacancy before McConnell’s term ends Jan 3.
KY used to allow the governor to fill a Senate vacancy. From 2024, KY requires a special election. KYGov must give 63 days notice of (& candidates must file 56 days before) a special.
For post-primary vacancies, 2026 KY Elections calendar sets an Aug 11 filing deadline. Looks like an Aug 3 cut off to call a special—so it’s on the ballot for the general—comes from that.
https://elect.ky.gov/Resources/Documents/2026%20Election%20Calendar%20Final%20Version%2010_6_2025.pdf
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