When Representative Barbara M. Calhoun left office in the middle of her fourth term, she did so at the behest of the president, who appointed her to be U.S. ambassador to Chile. As soon as she had accepted the post, she informed state officials in Georgia of her plans. What did they immediately organize to fill her vacant seat?

a. a midterm election
b. a primary election
c. a replacement election
d. a special election

d

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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