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Pennsylvania

Deminpenn

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9. You don't have to live in the state to be elected a senator from that state

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Reply #8)

Wed May 18, 2022, 12:00 AM

May 2022

RFK representing NY is an example.

However, if Oz wins, his residency will be a point of contention. I'm actually surprised AG Shapiro has not charged him with voter fraud for using his in-law's address to vote in PA when clearly he did not live there.

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Polls Closed: Steve Kornacki Breaks Down Pennsylvania Primary Election - MSNBC [View all] Rhiannon12866 May 2022 OP

Oz is going to do better in eastern PA but they haven't posted those numbers yet FakeNoose May 2022 #1

It looks like Fetterman is the clear winner, so that's some good news Rhiannon12866 May 2022 #2

Unlike Oz, McCormick at least was born and raised in PA Deminpenn May 2022 #3

I still don't get why he's running in Pennsylvania when he doesn't even live in the state Rhiannon12866 May 2022 #4

Jmo, but I think Oz saw what Youngkin did in VA Deminpenn May 2022 #5

Is he going to move there? Rhiannon12866 May 2022 #6

Reportedly, Oz bought a house somewhere in SE Pa, Deminpenn May 2022 #7

I remember that. So how does this qualify him as a "resident," let alone be familiar with the state?? Rhiannon12866 May 2022 #8

You don't have to live in the state to be elected a senator from that state Deminpenn May 2022 #9

Now that would be a good idea, didn't he think anyone would find out? Rhiannon12866 May 2022 #10