North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum was taken to the emergency room Tuesday night after being injured while playing pickup basketball with his staff, his campaign said Wednesday.
His status for Wednesday night's GOP primary debate was unclear, his campaign said.
Republican presidential candidate North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum speaks during a fundraising event for U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, Aug. 6, 2023, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.Charlie Neibergall/AP, FILE
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Burgum is one of eight GOP hopefuls set to take the stage in Milwaukee.
The news of Burgum's injury was reported by CNN.
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His campaign was expected to provide an update later Wednesday morning.
The Republican National Committee says Burgum and the other GOP hopefuls are scheduled to take the stage Wednesday afternoon to review the debate setup.
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