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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.
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 ineligible to take office in the House on Jan. 14.
Minnesota GOP files petition challenging timing of House special election
With control of the House at stake, the Minnesota GOP filed a petition in State Supreme Court seeking to change the timing of the Jan. 28 election.
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.
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 ask Supreme Court to halt January special election for Minnesota House seat
The state Republican Party and conservative Minnesota Voters Alliance have asked the state Supreme Court to void Gov. Tim Walz’s decision to hold a special election Jan. 28 for a DFL-held House seat.
MN GOP files lawsuit over special election for House District 40B
The Minnesota Republican Party on Monday will discuss its petition related to a special election planned for a State House of Representatives seat in District 40B.
Heading for a tied start to the year, MN Senate party leaders call conversations “good”
The passing of Senator Kari Dziedzic in late December looms heavy over the Minnesota Senate with under a week until the start ...
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 ...
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Can Minnesota lawmakers find common ground on energy issues? Some think so
I think there was a sense around Minnesota that they want us to work together a little more, look for opportunities for ...
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 starting Jan. 14, deepening political discord, the Minnesota Star Tribune ...
Minnesota GOP, DFL at odds over majority status in upcoming election
Minnesota Republicans are expected to file a petition to the state Supreme Court Monday, hoping to delay a special election ...
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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 ...