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So if Tim does become the VP nominee.......who'll be governor?? (Original Post) a kennedy Aug 2024 OP
Peggy Flanagan (White Earth) Gaytano70 Aug 2024 #1
This would be excellent. yorkster Aug 2024 #2
Indeed it would. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Aug 2024 #5
Al Franken lives in Manhattan right now. Frasier Balzov Aug 2024 #3
Al Franken will not become the Governor or even run for that position. Ocelot II Aug 2024 #4
Which will make the senate 50-50? Will there be special elections to fill Champion's seat? question everything Aug 2024 #6
That's true; they would have to call a special election. Ocelot II Aug 2024 #7

Gaytano70

(1,207 posts)
1. Peggy Flanagan (White Earth)
Sun Aug 4, 2024, 01:23 PM
Aug 2024

Would be MNs first woman Governor, and first Indigenous Governor in continental US.

Ocelot II

(120,820 posts)
4. Al Franken will not become the Governor or even run for that position.
Sun Aug 4, 2024, 02:22 PM
Aug 2024

That will be Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan if Walz is Harris' running mate. The new Lieutenant Governor will then be the current president of the Senate, Bobby Champion, who is also DFL.

Ocelot II

(120,820 posts)
7. That's true; they would have to call a special election.
Sun Aug 4, 2024, 04:06 PM
Aug 2024

That's a safe DFL district, though (north Minneapolis).

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