BISMARCK, N.D. — A Democratic state senator in North Dakota is running for governor, a long-shot bid in the Republican-controlled state. State Sen. Merrill Piepkorn, of Fargo, wouldn't confirm he is running for governor, but recently filed campaign finance paperwork for a candidate committee. He did say he is planning a press conference early next month. US NATIONAL PARK FACING REMOVAL OF WILD HORSES GAINS SUPPORT FROM CONGRESS 'There's a long process yet. There's a convention.
The next governor will take office in mid-December, weeks before the biennial Legislature convenes. The governor is elected on a joint ticket with a lieutenant governor, but so far only Coachman has named a running mate.
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