Chapter 6

Replacing Members of the U.S. Senate: Special Elections or Gubernatorial Appointment?
Introduction | Global Perspective | Popular Perspective | Interactive Exercise
Historical Perspective: How has the process for filling Congressional vacancies evolved over time? Review the following links for more information on the formal process as well as variations enacted by individual states.

www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/resources/pdf/Vacancies.pdf

http://www.blueoregon.com/2006/12/replacing_us_se/

http://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/art1.asp

http://usgovinfo.about.com/library/weekly/blvacancies.htm