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1. What was John McCain's role in the federal government? Senator John McCain served as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services. 2. Who will be in charge of naming a replacement for him? The Governor of Arizona 3. How long will that replacement serve? Whoever Ducey chooses will stay in office until 2020. 4. What restrictions are there for who can be chosen to replace McCain? The replacement has to be a Republican, like McCain. 5. Why won't voters vote on a replacement for McCain in this November's elections? Had McCain left office before May 30, his Senate seat would have been on the ballot in Arizona in November 2018. His junior colleague, Republican Sen. Jeff Flake, has already announced he’s retiring, meaning both of Arizona’s seats would have been up for grabs. But since it’s after May 30, it will likely be Ducey who picks the replacement. 6. Why are Republicans happy that McCain's seat is not up for election this November? Heading into Novem...