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North Dakota Governor Kicked Off Senate Floor for Wearing Jeans

Gov. Doug Burgum was asked to leave the Senate floor this week for wearing jeans.

Gov. Doug Burgum was asked to leave the Senate floor this week for wearing jeans.

 

The first-term governor, elected last fall, is well-known for more casual attire than most politicians, often favoring denim over a suit and tie.

 

On Wednesday, the North Dakota Senate's sergeant-at-arms, an official charged with enforcing various legislative rules, asked him to step off the floor of the Senate, where wearing jeans is not allowed.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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