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dflprincess

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6. The primary will be May 24 & the general on August 9

Reply to Ocelot II (Reply #3)

Sun Feb 27, 2022, 08:56 PM

Feb 2022

August 9th is also the date for the statewide primary. Which makes me wonder if voters in the 1st District could be voting in both the special eleciton to fill the seat & in a primary for who will run for it in November, given it will be on the ballot then as well.

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Democrats and Republicans eye First District seat following Hagedorn's death [View all] TexasTowelie Feb 2022 OP

I live in the 1st CD. ProudMNDemocrat Feb 2022 #1

In the interim, I presume Dem governor Walz appoints a representative? Mister Ed Feb 2022 #2

No, the governor can appoint only Senators. Ocelot II Feb 2022 #3

Thank you. n/t Mister Ed Feb 2022 #4

The primary will be May 24 & the general on August 9 dflprincess Feb 2022 #6

I can't believe the GOP wouldn't have someone waiting in the wings. LNM Feb 2022 #5