If Mitch McConnell vacates his senate seat before the term ends, will Andy Beshear appoint a Democrat to the seat?
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StaleAug 12, 26, 4:29 PM UTCJan 3, 27, 11:59 PM UTC
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- This market will resolve based on the following conditions:
- YES: If Mitch McConnell vacates his U.S. Senate seat before his term ends on January 3, 2027, AND Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear officially appoints a registered Democrat to fill the vacancy.
- An official appointment is defined as Governor Beshear signing an executive order or certificate of appointment naming a registered Democrat, regardless of whether that appointment is subsequently challenged, blocked by courts, or if the individual is successfully seated in the U.S. Senate.
- NO: If Mitch McConnell vacates his U.S. Senate seat before January 3, 2027, but Governor Beshear does not officially appoint a registered Democrat (e.g., if he appoints a Republican, an Independent, or makes no interim appointment at all, allowing the vacancy to proceed directly to an election).
- N/A: If Mitch McConnell does not vacate his U.S. Senate seat before his term ends on January 3, 2027.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the current odds for If Mitch McConnell vacates his senate seat before the term ends, will Andy Beshear appoint a Democrat to the seat??
- Manifold Markets prices No at 58% as of September 21, 2026.
- When does If Mitch McConnell vacates his senate seat before the term ends, will Andy Beshear appoint a Democrat to the seat? resolve?
- If Mitch McConnell vacates his senate seat before the term ends, will Andy Beshear appoint a Democrat to the seat? is scheduled to resolve on January 3, 2027.
- How is If Mitch McConnell vacates his senate seat before the term ends, will Andy Beshear appoint a Democrat to the seat? settled?
- Manifold Markets settles this market as follows: Resolution criteria