As far as you know, which of the following comes closest to how U.S. Senate vacancies are filled in your state?

As far as you know, which of the following comes closest to how U.S. Senate vacancies are filled in your state? 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

29%

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

18%

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

Not sure

42%

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

29%

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

18%

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

Not sure

42%

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