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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 ...
Minnesota GOP wins temporary state House control after residency ruling
The state House was set to be tied 67-67 between Republicans and Democrats in the new year, but a court ruling has forced one ...
Republicans gain temporary control of Minnesota House after Democrat decides not to appeal ruling
Republicans will start the year with at least a temporary majority in the Minnesota House after a Democrat decided not to ...
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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 ...
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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.