House, Minnesota and Republicans

Minnesota Republicans say they’ll recall House members who don’t show up for start of session
A showdown over a quorum in the Minnesota House of Representatives could be headed for recall petitions against DFL lawmakers who don't show up when the legislative session begins on Tuesday.
Minnesota Republicans sue over timing of state House special election
Republicans in Minnesota are attempting to get the state Supreme Court to delay a special election that would likely end their temporary slim majority in the state House. When the new state legislature begins next week,
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
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 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.
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.
Republicans file suit over special election in Minnesota House
A lone seat could determine the balance of power in the Minnesota House. While a special election is currently scheduled for January 28 to fill that seat, Minnesota Republicans are suing over the timeline.
House Democrats ask for power-sharing from Republicans with threat of not showing up for legislative session
There’s a battle brewing in the Minnesota House and they’re not even in session yet. It’s still unclear whether or not House Democrats will be at the State Capitol in St. Paul when the legislative session kicks off in one week.
Boycott, special elections and quorums: What the heck is going on at the Minnesota Legislature?
The Minnesota Legislature will kick off the 2025 legislative session on Tuesday. Or maybe not. Tight margins and historic ...
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 ...
Minnesota legislature set for chaotic start as fight over balance of power intensifies
Looming special elections and a partisan fight over control of the state House are creating a potentially chaotic and unprecedented first weeks of the 2025 Legislature.
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Session of uncertainty: Minnesota Senate trying to make plans for 33-33 tie
Both the House and Senate are so closely divided that neither Republicans nor Democrats will have true control of either ...
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Trump wins, election coverage
The presidency, Congress, Minnesota Legislature and more are up for grabs on the general election Tuesday. The Minnesota Daily will provide live updates to this story as results come. Polls ...
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Minnesota GOP, DFL at odds over majority status in upcoming election
Minnesota Republicans filed a petition to the state Supreme Court Monday, hoping to delay a special election. The authors of the petition — the Republican Party of Minnesota and two members of ...
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What health policies will be a priority for Minnesota's nearly split state legislature?
After two special elections, the state House will likely be tied, and the Senate DFL will have a one-seat majority. Local ...
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MN election: Senate District 60 DFL candidate drops out
Mohamed Jama was one of eight DFL candidates currently running for the seat, which is a Minneapolis district that leans heavily left.