Minnesota GOP may pursue recall elections for DFL members boycotting start of legislative session, party's House leader says
A boycott, an alleged coup, multiple lawsuits — they're all part of the confusion and chaos at the Minnesota legislature.
Minnesota Supreme Court voids House Jan. 28 special election, rules Gov. Walz called it too soon
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Friday cancelled the special election for a metro House race later this month, finding Gov. Tim Walz set the date before state law requires.
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MN GOP responds to petitions debating House leadership
The Minnesota House of Representatives’ Republicans responded to last week’s petitions to unseat Lisa Demuth as Speaker. RELATED: Republicans override Simon’s adjournment of House, elect Demuth as speaker – ABC 6 News – kaaltv.
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter signals intent to run for a third term
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter confirmed Tuesday that he will run for a third term in office come November, truncated as that term may be by the capital city’s shift to even-year municipal elections. Carter,
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Court cases could shape — or reshape — where Minnesota Legislature heads next
Republicans in the House continue to hold floor sessions while Democrats continue to boycott. Court decisions late last week pushed a House special election into March while a senator who faces felony charges will not stand trial until after the session.
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Minnesota's Senate Unites Across Party Lines for Joint Leadership Amid 33-33 Split
Minnesota's Senate leaders create a bipartisan organizing agreement after a member's death results in a 33-33 split.
Minnesota teachers union claims GOP wants to replace democracy with 'dictatorship'
The Saint Paul Federation of Educators released a statement condemning Trump's first wave of executive orders.
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Second Minnesota election judge faces criminal charges, adding to concerning day at the polls
Two election judges from different parts of the state now face criminal charges for their conduct on Election Day, adding to a list of concerning incidents that occurred when voters went to the polls in Minnesota.
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What’s going on with Minnesota’s 2 special elections?
ST. PAUL — Two special elections are set to take place Tuesday, Jan. 28, for House seat 40B in Roseville and Senate District 60 in Minneapolis.
Minnesota House DFL, Steve Simon sue over Republican speaker election
The debate over whether Minnesota House Republicans acted lawfully when they elected a speaker is headed to the state Supreme Court. Democratic-Farmer-Labor Secretary of State Steve Simon and the House DFL have filed lawsuits to stop Republicans from taking control of the House for the next two years,
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Senate District 60 primary results: 9 candidates running in election to decide control of the Minnesota Senate
The recent death of Minneapolis state Sen. Kari Dziedzic left a 33-33 tie in the Minnesota Senate. A primary for her seat set for Tuesday features seven DFLers and two Republicans. The primary winners from each party will face each other in a Jan.
The need for a special election in Minnesota House District 54A
Inaction on the controversy of HD 54A — denial of a new election — risks broader consequences: erosion of faith in the electoral process at a time when doubt has become common