Because no Consul has yet died in office the rules surrounding what would happen are undefined. It is thought someone like Ronald, who would not be standing in the next election, might take over the role in a caretaker role and for there to be a double election at the end of the year when MBH's term of office ends (Cruggson's ends the year after). At the moment Senator Jimmy is in charge of the senate but as he is a likely runner in the next election it would be unfair for him to gain the kudos from running the state prior to running for office.