Want to be a senator? New Jersey Chris Christie just announced that he'll hold a special election to replace the late Frank Lautenberg on Oct 16. (The primary is on August 13, so get cracking.) Christie will appoint an interim senator (he hasn't chosen yet) to hold the spot until then.

86-year-old New Jersey Sen. Frank Lautenberg is apparently a Lady Gaga superfan. He and his wife attended a concert earlier this year, and he's hosting a fundraiser at an upcoming D.C. show. Still: McCain/Snooki is weirder. [Image: Getty]

New Jersey Senator Frank Lautenberg has lymphoma. His doctors expect "a full and complete recovery."