In Article 3 Section 9, Delaware's constitution says it prohibits the governor from making interim appointments to the House and Senate, even if there's a special election, until they are out of session. The 2025 legislative session ends June 30.

Even if the governor did call for a special election, it likely would not happen until September. There is no time constraint on filling the vacancy until the General Assembly would be back in session next year.

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