Mary Bono Replaced Her Husband in Congress. She Thinks Cindy McCain Should Do the Same

The death of Sen. John McCain leaves a vacant seat in the Senate, but not for long. With the Arizona primary election over, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey will fill the opening soon. On his shortlist is none other than McCain’s widow, Cindy.

Cindy wouldn’t be the first widow to succeed her husband in Congress. Historically, eight women have been elected or appointed to replace their deceased husbands in the Senate, and 39 more women have done so in the House.