If a governor appoints a new U.S. senator to fill a vacancy after a senator dies or resigns, should the governor be required to appoint a member of the previous senator's political party?

If a governor appoints a new U.S. senator to fill a vacancy after a senator dies or resigns, should the governor be required to appoint a member of the previous senator's political party? Published on July 15, 2026 → Survey conducted on July 15, 2026 on 416 U.S. adults