Senator Kent Conrad retired, having given a pledge that he would not run for re-election if the federal budget deficit was higher than when he was first elected; however, when the other Senate seat became vacant, he ran in the special election and won. Democratic-NPL U.S.
Senator Kent Conrad retired, having pledged that he would not seek re-election if the federal budget deficit surpassed its original level; however, when an additional Senate seat became vacant, he ran for office and was victorious. Democratic-NPL U.S.