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.
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.
Judge disqualifies DFL House candidate over Roseville residency; ruling could grant majority to GOP
Curtis Johnson, a DFLer who defeated his Republican opponent in House District 40B, did not properly establish residence in Roseville, a Ramsey County judge ruled.
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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 pending.
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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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 ...
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Special election set in Minnesota legislative race, winner lied about where he lived
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO) – A special election will be needed to fill the open seat in the Minnesota House. Democratic candidate ...
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Minnesota House tie in peril after judge rules DFL lawmaker can’t be sworn in
A district court judge on Friday granted a challenge to Democratic Rep.-elect Curtis Johnson’s residency, blocking him from ...
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MN election: House District 40B race headed to special election
The Minnesota House District 40B race is headed to a special election after a residency challenge was successful.
Minnesota House turns red for now after judge rules Democrat not eligible to serve
Rep. Lisa Demuth, R-Cold Spring, might become the new speaker of the Minnesota House after Democrat Curtis Johnson was ruled ...