Alaska Law Unclear On Succession If Stevens Resigns

If convicted felon Sen. Ted Stevens resigned from his seat (or was expelled), Alaskan law is ambiguous on how his replacement would be chosen. (Anchorage Daily News)The law was changed twice in 2004, once by the Legislature and once by ballot initiative. They disagree on whether the governor appoints an interim senator before a special election, 60 to 90 days from the vacancy. The Alaska Supreme Court would have to decide which law to follow.

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