Lt. Governor Tina Smith Will Replace Al Franken In The Senate
- 6 years ago
Gov. Mark Dayton announced his decision in a press conference at the state Capitol on Wednesday, less than a week after Franken announced his intent to resign in the wake of multiple allegations of unwanted sexual advances. Senator Al Franken ended the swirling speculation about his political future on Thursday, announcing his decision to resign in the coming weeks amid multiple allegations of groping and forcible kissing, and other unwanted advances.