WaPo:

“Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.), the last World War II veteran in the Senate and the chamber’s oldest member, has died, according to two Democrats. He was 89….Lautenberg’s death means the seat will be filled temporarily by an appointee selected by Republican Gov. Chris Christie. And in addition to holding an election for a full term in 2014, there also will be a special election later this year.”