Minnesota‘s third party has chosen a new candidate to run for the 2nd District in the state’s congressional election after the previous aspirant, Adam Weeks, died in September at age 34.
The party nominated Paula Overby to represent the 2nd District, according to a Tuesday court filing.
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The nomination comes a week after Democratic Rep. Angie Craig filed a lawsuit against Minnesota to ensure that the race continues despite a state law that says a congressional election must be postponed if a major party nominee dies 79 days ahead of Election Day.
Representative Angie Craig, a Democrat from Minnesota, speaks during a news conference unveiling the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Enhancement Act at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. (Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
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