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James48

(4,831 posts)
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Wed Nov 8, 2023, 10:14 AM
Nov 2023

The House is in recess right now.


Michigan election law allows Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to call a special election in a representative’s district once a seat is vacated, or she can direct that the vacancy be filled at the next general election.

more:
https://michiganadvance.com/2023/11/08/democrats-win-mayoral-races-in-westland-and-warren-and-temporarily-lose-michigan-house-majority/

from Advance:
"The last time there was a tie in the House was during the 1993-94 session when Democrat Curtis Hertel Sr. and Republican Paul Hillegonds were co-speakers, although current House rules wouldn’t allow that result.

While Democrats will not be able to solely control the flow of legislation until they regain the majority, House Speaker Joe Tate (D-Detroit) will remain in that role. That would only change if Republicans were to win both of the special elections, which is not expected." -per Jon King, Michigan Advance

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Who holds the deciding vote Beachnutt Nov 2023 #1
Nobody. James48 Nov 2023 #2
Well DAMN Ferrets are Cool Nov 2023 #3
I would hold a special election. louis-t Nov 2023 #4
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