Montana’s process to choose Zinke’s U.S. House successor is not entirely clear

If U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke becomes Interior secretary under incoming President Donald Trump, a special election would be held in Montana to choose Zinke’s successor — but it’s not clear who, if anyone, would hold the post until the election occurs.

State law says the governor "may" appoint someone to hold the seat until the election.

But Montana Republican Party Chairman Jeff Essmann told MTN News that the U.S. Constitution may conflict with that law, because the Constitution essentially says U.S. House vacancies must be filled by election.

By Mike Dennison

Full Story: http://www.kpax.com/story/34045769/montanas-process-to-choose-zinkes-us-house-successor-is-not-entirely-clear

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Reaction to Ryan Zinke being chosen by the Trump Administration

Ryan Zinke has been chosen by the Trump Administration for the Secretary of the Interior and this coming so soon after his victory for Montana’s lone congressional seat. It’s a historical moment as a Montanan has never served on a Presidential Cabinet.

Montana Wildlife Federation voiced their support for Rep. Ryan Zinke saying, quote, "if he becomes interior secretary, we and other wildlife advocates across the nation are hopeful that we could work with him to deliver on these and other promises."

By Kolby Crossley

Full Story: http://www.abcfoxmontana.com/story/34046506/reaction-to-ryan-zinke-being-chosen-by-the-trump-administration