Keith Ellison pledges to leave congressional seat if he wins DNC race

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13. Ellison is from Minnesota. They will have a special election if Keith resigns:

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Keith Ellison will resign his seat if made DNC chair. Here’s who might replace him in Congress.

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Ellison’s resignation would create a special election early next year for his Minneapolis-based congressional seat, one that could attract a crowd of candidates.

At least three different people have so far expressed interest in running for the seat should Ellison resign, including his 2016 Republican opponent and two Democratic state lawmakers. Many more could join them in coming weeks.

State Sens. Scott Dibble and Patricia Torres Ray, both Minneapolis Democrats, said Monday they might run if Ellison resigns.

“I’m trying hard not to get ahead of Keith. I support Keith,” said Dibble, 51. “Nevertheless … it was important for me to start organizing my thoughts and my actions.”

Torres Ray, like Dibble, said she supports Ellison’s run for Democratic National Committee chair. She said she was encouraged to run by friends.///

Read more:
http://www.twincities.com/2016/12/05/5th-district-candidates-start-lining-up-in-case-keith-ellison-resigns/