A court ruling could tip the majority to Republicans in the Minnesota House
Ramsey County Judge Leonardo Castro ruled that Curtis Johnson didn’t live in the Roseville-area district for the required six months ahead of the election.
Election ruling shakes up control of Minnesota House
The decision tips the balance of power — at least temporarily — from a 67-67 tie among Republicans and Democrats to a one-seat GOP majority.
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 ineligible.
Closest Minnesota House race with missing ballots wraps up day one of election trial
A Scott County judge on Monday heard arguments in an election contest with 21 missing ballots in question and whose outcome could determine the political power balance in the House.
Trial begins in disputed Minnesota House election where 20 absentee ballots were lost
A trial that kicked off Monday in Shakopee challenges the result of the year’s closest Minnesota House race that could swing partisan control of the chamber. A batch of mishandled ballots is at the forefront.
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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 taking office.
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Rice County, MN Invites Candidates to File for Upcoming Township Elections
Rice County, Minnesota, is opening township election filings on December 31, 2024, for treasurer and supervisor roles.
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Control of the Minnesota House now in question
Prior to Friday’s ruling, the Minnesota House was projected to be evenly split 67-67 between Democrats and Republicans.
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Minnesota House 40B residency challenge successful: What it means
A Ramsey County judge has granted Republican Paul Wikstrom’s election contest that challenged the residency of DFL Rep.-elect Curtis Johnson’s. The ruling temporarily breaks a 67-67 tie in the Minnesota House and likely sets up a special election.
Minnesota electors assemble to cast votes for presidential election
The assembly took place in the state senate chambers in St. Paul, led by Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon.
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Minnesota GOP elects new party chair, focuses on 2026 election
ST.PAUL — The Minnesota GOP will have some new party leadership as they head into the 2026 election cycle. At the party’s State Central Committee meeting on Saturday, Dec. 14, Alex Plechash was voted to replace David Hann as the party chair. Deputy ...
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Roseville election ruling shakes up control of Minnesota legislature
ST PAUL, Minn. — A court decision in a contested Roseville election is set to give Republicans temporary control of the Minnesota House of Representatives to start the upcoming 2025 legislative session. A Ramsey County District Court judge ruled Friday ...