Minnesota Democratic Governor Mark Dayton is naming Lieutenant Governor Tina Smith to replace Senator Al Franken. He recently announced his resignation after confronting numerous allegations of sexual misconduct.
During a news conference in St. Paul, Governor Dayton called Smith outstanding and said she will make Minnesotans proud. Smith called it a difficult time and vowed to move forward with optimism.
Smith plans to run in a special Senate election to fill out Franken's term next year.