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Hoeven will make history
OK, so it’s not officially official yet, but Gov. John Hoeven will seek a third term in office.Hoeven, 50, announced Tuesday that senior aide Don Larson has taken a leave of absence to run Hoeven’s re-election campaign. Hoeven will make an official re-election announcement later this year. Lt. Gov. Jack Dalrymple will remain on the ticket with Hoeven.It’s good news for North Dakota.Hoeven has been a strong leader for the state during his two terms, and there’s no reason to believe that won’t continue if he’s elected again.So far, Hoeven has no official challengers. Fargo state Sen. Tim Mathern is the only Democrat to declare that he is considering a bid for the party’s endorsement for governor. Mathern could have some support in his home territory if he decides to run, and he might do better than Hoeven’s 2004 opponent, Joe Satrom, who received less than 30 percent of the vote. But it’s hard to see Mathern defeating the popular Hoeven.No North Dakota governor has been elected to three four-year terms. Barring any unforeseen circumstances between now and November 2008, we fully expect Hoeven to be the first.