Minnesota GOP, DFL at odds over majority status in upcoming election
A major power dispute has erupted at the Minnesota State Capitol, jeopardizing the Jan. 14 start of the legislative session.
Minnesota GOP sues over timing of special election
Republicans argued Gov. Tim Walz called for a special election too early and asked for a halt ahead of the legislative session.
Minnesota GOP to detail new petition to halt special election in District 40B
The Minnesota GOP will be detailing their new petition to the Minnesota Supreme Court to halt the special election to fill the District 40B seat, as it was left vacant after a residency challenge was successful.
Minnesota Republicans file petition against Walz in relation to House District 40B special election
The lawsuit comes after a judge granted Republican candidate Paul Wikstrom's contest of the results of the House race after finding his Democratic opponent, Curtis Johnson, did not establish residency in District 40B.
Minnesota GOP and Voters Alliance Petition Supreme Court Over Governor Walz’s Actions in 40B Special Election
The Republican Party of Minnesota and the Minnesota Voters Alliance filed a petition with the Minnesota Supreme Court to stop what they call “the unlawful actions of Governor Tim Walz related to the House District 40B special election.
When and where to vote in the Minneapolis Senate District 60 special election
The process to fill the state Senate seat left vacant by the death of lifelong northeast Minneapolis resident Kari Dziedzic will start with a special primary Jan. 14, followed by a special election Jan.
Minnesota GOP sues over timing of special election for Roseville House seat
Republicans argued Gov. Tim Walz called for a special election too early and are asking for a halt ahead of the legislative session.
Minnesota Democrats consider holding out from legislative session until special election
Hopes for bipartisan comity at the state Capitol this year — forced upon the Minnesota House by the voters, who sent 67 Democrats and 67 Republicans to the Capitol — are already crashing. House Democrats are mulling not showing up for the first two weeks of the legislative session to prevent the chamber from achieving a
Republicans file suit over special election in Minnesota House
A lone seat could determine the balance of power in the Minnesota House. While a special election is currently scheduled for January 28 to fill that seat, Minnesota Republicans are suing over the timeline.
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GOP sues over timing of special election crucial to Minnesota House power balance
A lawsuit challenges a decision by Gov. Tim Walz to schedule a Jan. 28 special election after a November winner was deemed ...
Minnesota House power-sharing negotiations stalled as opening day nears
"Minnesotans voted for a tied House, and Democrats are ready to honor the will of the voters," Hortman stated. "This dispute ...
Minnesota House Democrats threaten to skip first two weeks of legislative session, preventing GOP quorum
House Democrats in Minnesota's legislature are threatening to skip out on the first two weeks of the legislative session ...
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Minneapolis Republicans seek to establish themselves
Larry Jacobs, a University of Minnesota professor with an emphasis on elections and voting behavior, said the party is a “fish out of water” in Minneapolis. However, it is not a lost cause, Jacobs ...
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Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson says legislative session will have 'a lot going on'
With Democrats and Republicans nearly 50/50 in both chambers, passing the next state budget will be the biggest task in 2025.
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Unfinished Democratic priorities dim along with the party’s hold on power in St. Paul
A range of DFL proposals moving forward at the Capitol last year are likely frozen in place as Democrats have lost full ...