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.
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.
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.
DFL candidate who won Minnesota House seat did not meet residency requirements, judge rules
A DFL state representative-elect did not meet residency requirements for the district he ran to represent and is not eligible to serve in that office, a judge ruled Friday.
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
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.
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.
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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 ...
As appeals process plays out in District 40B, control of Minnesota House hangs in the balance
The GOP claims to have the majority based on a court ruling last week, but the DFL says it expects to regain a tie through a ...
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 ...
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Ramsey County judge rules on a residency challenge in the race for a Roseville House seat canceling DFL win
A Ramsey County judge ruled on a residency challenge in the race for a Roseville House seat, essentially canceling Democrat ...
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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.
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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 ...