Tina Smith, guv's top pick for Franken seat, mulling 2018 run, 2 Dems say

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton’s top pick to fill U.S. Sen. Al Franken’s Senate seat, Lt. Gov. Tina Smith, is considering also running for the seat next year, as Dayton faces pressure from top Democrats in Washington to appoint more than a mere caretaker, according to two Democrats familiar with the discussions.

Franken said Thursday he would resign over allegations of sexual harassment, leaving Dayton to appoint a replacement until a special election next November to complete Franken’s term, which runs through 2020.

http://www.twincities.com/2017/12/08/tina-smith-mark-daytons-top-choice-mulling-2018-run-2-dems-say/