BISMARCK, N.D. – Republican leaders in southwestern North Dakota say they are waiting to see whether an expelled lawmaker from their district will sue before they appoint a replacement.
The North Dakota House last week removed Republican Rep. Luke Simons, of Dickinson, over sexual harassment allegations they said stretched back to soon after he took office in 2017. Simons has denied any misconduct and retained an attorney.
District 36 Republican Chairman John Enderle said that appointing a state representative to replace Simons is “up to Luke,” referring to any action the lawmaker might take in an effort to retain his seat. Enderle called the expulsion an “atrocity” and “kangaroo court.”
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