BISMARCK -- Gov. Jack Dalrymple is planning a multi-city tour across North Dakota on Tuesday to announce his intentions regarding next year's governor's race.
Dalrymple, a Republican, will make stops in Fargo, Grand Forks, Minot and Bismarck, according to a news release from Friends of Jack Dalrymple.
North Dakota Republican Party Chairman Stan Stein said Dalrymple called him a few weeks ago to let him know that he would seek his first full term in office.
Jeff Zent, a spokesman for Dalrymple, said there would be no comment on the announcement until the governor shares his intentions on Tuesday.
However, speculation in political circles has been that the governor would seek his own term to the post.
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Rick Collin of the State Historical Society of North Dakota said he's never heard of a politician planning a multi-city tour to say he isn't running for office.
Dalrymple, 63, served as the state's lieutenant governor under John Hoeven for 10 years. He became North Dakota's governor in December when Hoeven left the post to serve in the U.S. Senate.
Here is the full news release:
Governor Dalrymple to Announce Intentions Governor Jack Dalrymple will announce beginning Tuesday, November 1, his intentions regarding the North Dakota 2012 gubernatorial election.
WHAT: Announcement from Governor Jack Dalrymple regarding the North Dakota 2012 gubernatorial election.
WHEN: Tuesday, November 1
WHERE: Announcements will be made throughout North Dakota at the following locations and times*:
- 9:00 AM: Fargo - Intelligent Insites, 102 Broadway, Suite 200 (2nd floor)
- 12:00 PM: Grand Forks - Center for Innovation, 4200 James Ray Drive
- 2:30 PM: Minot - IRET, 1400 31st Avenue SW, Suite 60 (Note new location)
- 5:30 PM: Bismarck - Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson, 128 Soo Line Drive
*Note: Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the Governor's announcement at each location.
