"The New Jersey governor's decision to hold the Senate race in October 2013 means it will be difficult for the GOP to contest the seat."
Nat Journ Jun 4http://www.nationaljournal.com/politics/republicans-fuming-over-chris-christie-s-senate-decision-20130604
"Christie Plans October Vote for Open N.J. Senate Seat"
WSJ June 4
http://online.wsj.com/article/
"New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Tuesday he will schedule an October special election for the U.S. Senate seat held by the late Frank Lautenberg, a prospect that is likely to cause some pushback from state Democrats and members of his Republican Party. . . "