The conviction and resignation of GOP Congressman Bill Janklow
of South Dakota provides the Democratic Party a good opportunity
to pick
up a House seat in a special election. Stephanie Herseth,
who lost to Janklow in 2002, has already announced. She is the
granddaughter of former Governor Ralph Herseth and former
Secretary of State Lorna B. Herseth. At least 6 Republicans are
considering a run including former Congressman John Thune who is
also considering a run against Senate Minority Leader Tom
Daschle.
Stephanie Herseth
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