Who Will Replace John McClain?

1.  What was John McCain's role in the federal government?
John McCain was a senator

2. Who will be in charge of naming a replacement for him?
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey is.

3. How long will that replacement serve?
They will serve until 2020.

4. What restrictions are there for who can be chosen to replace McCain?
They must be Republican.

5. Why won't voters vote on a replacement for McCain in this November's elections?
He left office after May 30th.

6. Why are Republicans happy that McCain's seat is not up for election this November?
Democrats do not have the chance to take the seat.

7. What is the current Republican majority in the Senate?  
The majority is 51 to 49. McCain did not always vote Republican, and now they have a chance to place someone more aligned with the party in the seat.

8. Why might McCain's replacement be better for Republicans than McCain was?

McCain did not always vote Republican, and now they have a chance to place someone more aligned with the party in the seat.