Minnesota governor appoints Lt. Gov. Tina Smith to replace Al Franken in Senate
by Cathleen Decker, Los Angeles Times
Dec 13, 2017
1 minute
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton announced Wednesday that his lieutenant governor, Tina Smith, will replace Al Franken after the Democratic senator formally resigns.
Under state law, Smith will hold Franken's seat until the 2018 election. The winner of that election
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days