State lawmakers have been left in the dark about Governor Stitt's plans to replace Senator Markwayne Mullin if confirmed. Mullin's confirmation hearing is set for next Wednesday and Stitt has 30 days to make a decision. Once Mullin resigns, Stitt would have limited time to appoint a replacement. Some lawmakers have suggested that some women should be included in the list, while others believe there should be more representation of women in the U.S. Senate. Stitt made a recent trip to Washington, D.C. to discuss the appointment with President Trump and Republican Leadership regarding the appointment of a new US.