If a U.S. senator dies or resigns in the middle of their term, which of the following do you think should happen?

If a U.S. senator dies or resigns in the middle of their term, which of the following do you think should happen? Published on July 15, 2026 → Survey conducted on July 15, 2026 on 9648 U.S. adults

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A new senator is elected at the next scheduled election, with their state's governor appointing a replacement until then

26%

A new senator is elected at the next scheduled election, with the seat remaining vacant until the winner is sworn in

A special election is called to elect a new senator, with their state's governor appointing a replacement until then

26%

A special election is called to elect a new senator, with the seat remaining vacant until the winner is sworn in

18%

Not sure

21%

A new senator is elected at the next scheduled election, with their state's governor appointing a replacement until then

26%

A new senator is elected at the next scheduled election, with the seat remaining vacant until the winner is sworn in

A special election is called to elect a new senator, with their state's governor appointing a replacement until then

26%

A special election is called to elect a new senator, with the seat remaining vacant until the winner is sworn in

18%

Not sure

21%

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