West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin proposed legislation Tuesday afternoon that would schedule a special primary in August or September and a general election in November to fill the seat left vacant by the late Sen. Robert Byrd (D-W.Va.).
Manchin also said in the announcement that he will appoint an interim senator by Friday at 5 PM.
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