McCain’s Seat to Be Filled by Appointment

“The death of Sen. John McCain has created an open Senate seat in Arizona that Gov. Doug Ducey has the authority to fill until 2020, when a special election will be held for the right to fill out the remainder of McCain’s term in 2022,” Roll Call reports.

“Among the names meDucey might appoint include McCain’s wife Cindy, the governor’s chief of staff, Kirk Adams, former Sen. Jon Kyl, and state Treasuer Eileen Klein.”