I’ll let the NoDaks answer that one, but I’m pretty darned sure Hoevan will take the seat. Why not? It’s a great long-term gig.
I don’t think Hoeven really wants the “gig”. He had to be talked into running for governor in the first place. John is an administrator not a legislator. If he does run, it will be out of a sense of duty to our state and country and not as a long time gig. My opinion only, of course. :)