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Tim Johnson replacement process could take weeks
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| Contributor | ev |
| Last Edited | ev Apr 08, 2012 10:49pm |
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| Author | Kurt Erickson |
| News Date | Saturday, April 7, 2012 03:25:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | SPRINGFIELD — A decision on who will replace Republican U.S. Rep. Tim Johnson on the November ballot likely won’t come for at least a couple of weeks.
Although a formal timeline for the appointment process is still in the works, the Urbana Republican cannot formally withdraw his name from the ballot until April 17, which is when state election regulators certify the results of the March 20 primary election.
The delay will give potential candidates time to begin campaigning for the ballot spot, which is coming open because Johnson is not seeking a seventh term in Congress.
Under state law, the GOP chairmen in the 14 counties that comprise the newly configured 13th Congressional District will choose a new candidate based on a weighted vote.
There’s also a wrinkle with the county chairman situation. They are not formally elected by a vote of the GOP precinct committeemen until April 18.
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