special election for this october to fill the seat left vacant by the passing of frank lawsuiterburg, that got "last one is a rotten egg" especially for members of the house because it will be held at a weird time, in an off year election on a wednesday in october. these guys don't have to put their house seats at risk to run for the senate. what do they have to lose? multiple sources say new jersey congressman rush holt, resident rocket scientist of the house, apparently wants into the senate race. same for congressman frank pallown. he could still be congressman pa pallone if it fails. cory booker made clear he wants to succeed senator lautenberg, plans to make official announcement any day. who they will seek to succeed, frank lautenberg.