GREENSBORO, N.C. — More state leaders are calling for Guilford County Representative Cecil Brockman to resign as he faces child sex crime charges . Both the Governor and Lt. Governor have now said it’s time for him to step down.

If that happens, 2 Wants to Know looked into what comes next to make sure people in Guilford County are still represented in Raleigh.

North Carolina law spells out the process clearly, and it moves fast. If a lawmaker resigns, leaders from the county political party choose a replacement. In this case, the Guilford County Democratic Party would meet and send their recommendation to Governor Josh Stein.

The Governor then has seven days to appoint that person to fill the rest of the term. If he doesn’t act in time, the appointment happens automatically.

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