Sen. Kevin Cramer, North Dakota Republican, announced Wednesday that his right hand may need to be amputated after suffering a “serious injury” to it while doing yard work over the weekend.
Mr. Cramer announced on Twitter that he will remain until next month in his home state, “close to medical care as there is high risk of infection and the possible need for amputation.”
Mr. Cramer, 61, is serving his first term in the Senate.
He won the seat in 2018 after serving in the U.S. House, representing the state’s at-large district since 2013.
In his statement, Mr.