Incumbent Dave Thompson undecided if he will seek fourth term
Lakeville Mayor Matt Little announced this morning he will run for state Senate as a Democrat in District 58, a Republican stronghold since 1989, for the seat currently held by Sen. Dave Thompson, R-Lakeville.
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