Al Franken's Minnesota Seat to Be Filled by Tina Smith, a Democrat - New York Times

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Al Franken's Minnesota Seat to Be Filled by Tina Smith, a Democrat New York Times ST. PAUL — Lt. Gov. Tina Smith will take over Al Franken's seat in the United States Senate, the governor of Minnesota announced Wednesday, keeping a Democrat in the seat for now but setting the stage for a freewheeling 2018 election that could shift ... Minnesota lieutenant governor to replace Franken in SenateReuters They call Tina Smith the 'velvet hammer.' Here's whyTwinCities.com-Pioneer Press Source: Smith is Dayton's choice for senatorMinnesota Public Radio News Minneapolis Star Tribune all 432 news articles »

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