December 11, 2017 •
Al Franken’s Senate Seat Up for Grabs in November 2018 Special Election
U.S. Sen. Al Franken announced he would step down amid sexual harassment allegations on December 7, 2018.
Franken’s resignation allows Gov. Mark Dayton to make a temporary appointment to fill the vacancy until the special election is held.
Dayton has yet to announce an appointment for Franken’s seat.
The special election will be held on November 6, 2018, and the special primary election will be held on August 14, 2018.
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