Patrick said Wednesday that he is in favor of the change and would sign it into law if the state legislature passed it . NEW : The governor says he 'd OK change if the legislature passed it . State law calls for election about 5 years after Senate seat becomes vacant . Kennedy wanted legislature to delay appointment of governor until election .
NEW : The governor says he 'd OK change if the legislature passed it . State law calls for election about 5 years after Senate seat becomes vacant . Kennedy wanted legislature to delay appointment of governor until election .