Disqualified DFL House candidate steps down, granting Republicans majority
After a judge ruled he didn’t live in the district, a Democratic-Farmer-Labor legislative candidate won’t take the seat he won in the November election. The move will grant Minnesota Republicans at least a temporary majority in the House when the Legislature convenes on Jan. 14.
Judge rules DFL House candidate did not meet residency requirements, won’t be sworn in
A judge on Friday granted a Republican candidate's contest of the results of a Minnesota House race after finding his Democratic opponent did not establish residency in House District 40B.
Minnesota House seat going to special election after DFL candidate declines to appeal residency decision
A DFL state representative-elect said Friday he will not appeal a judge's ruling that he is ineligible to hold the office because he did not meet residency requirements​ for the district.
DFL House candidate declines to appeal election contest ruling, requests special election
DFL Rep.-elect Curtis Johnson announced Friday he will not appeal a judge’s ruling that he did not properly establish residency in Minnesota House District 40B and will instead resign his seat, clearing the way for Gov.
Republicans gain edge in Minnesota House after DFLer drops out over residency case
Republicans gain one-seat majority heading into 2025 session as a DFL-won seat becomes vacant. A special election will come early next year.
Special election for Minnesota House seat to occur as Curtis Johnson resigns
The Republican Party will hold a majority in the Minnesota House come session start in January, with a special election pending.
DFL candidate who won Minnesota House seat did not meet residency requirements, judge rules
A DFL state representative-elect did not meet residency requirements for the district he ran to represent and is not eligible to serve in that office, a judge ruled Friday.
DFL legislator resigns after court found he failed to meet residency requirement
Newly elected DFL House member Curtis Johnson has decided to resign after a judge found he did not meet the state's residency requirement. The Legislature convenes Jan. 14. (Alex Kormann/The Minnesota
With control of the House in the balance, Walz authorizes special election in District 40B
DFL Rep.-elect Curtis Johnson will not be sworn in after a Ramsey County judge ruled he did not meet the residency ...
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2025 Legislative session ‘headed for gridlock’ with multiple special elections on the horizon
A couple of other House and Senate seats may be impacted by ongoing court cases leaving uncertainty in how the final balance ...
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Ramsey County judge rules on a residency challenge in the race for a Roseville House seat canceling DFL win
A Ramsey County judge ruled on a residency challenge in the race for a Roseville House seat, essentially canceling Democrat ...
Special election set for seat held by the late Sen. Kari Dziedzic
A special election will be held Jan. 28 to fill a vacancy in the Minnesota Senate created following the death Friday of former Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic. Gov. Tim Walz on Monday set the ...
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At Issue: Dec. 29 — A year in review, looking ahead to 2025
This week on At Issue, Tom Hauser reflects on 2024 and looks ahead to 2025.