Minnesota House DFL threaten session boycott if power-sharing agreement isn't reached
A major power dispute has erupted at the Minnesota State Capitol, jeopardizing the start of the legislative session next week.
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A major power dispute has erupted at the Minnesota State Capitol, jeopardizing the start of the legislative session next week.
The balance of power will be uncertain when the Minnesota Legislature returns to the State Capitol next month after the death of a state senator and a court challenge set the stage for special elections when the legislative session is already underway.
Mary Murphy, who represented the Arrowhead for 46 years at the Minnesota Capitol, died on Christmas Day, according to DFL Party leaders.
Mary Murphy, the longest-serving woman and second-longest-serving member of the Minnesota House, died on Christmas Day at the age of 85, according to Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman.
A judge's ruling could shake up control of the Minnesota House.
Six voters linked to the missing ballots at the center of the election contest in a south metro Minnesota House race testified on Tuesday that they voted for DFL incumbent Rep. Brad Tabke.
A trial has wrapped up that could decide which party controls the Minnesota state House following a contested election.
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 Minnesota House.
The trial begins on Monday for a vote recount that could up-end the power dynamics in the Minnesota legislature.
The trial begins on Monday for a vote recount that could up-end the power dynamics in the Minnesota legislature.
The Republican candidate in a close state House race is asking a judge to invalidate the results and declare a vacancy for that seat, which could prompt a special election sometime early next year.
Minnesota Republicans are asking a judge to invalidate the House race in District 54A after a Scott County investigation found 20 ballots were missing.
The closest state House race in Minnesota is headed to court after House Republicans said Tuesday they will file a lawsuit challenging the results this week.
The closest state House race in Minnesota is headed to court after House Republicans said Tuesday they will file a lawsuit challenging the results this week.
The Minnesota House is on course to be evenly split between Democrats and Republicans while Democrats are set to keep control of the state Senate.
The Minnesota House is looking to be tied with 67 Republicans and 67 Democrats. There's a recount Monday in one St. Cloud district and another in a Shakopee wrapped up late last week. Caroline Cummings spoke with House Republican Leader Lisa Demuth about a potential power-sharing agreement in the chamber.
Incumbent DFL Rep. Brad Tabke increased his margin of victory by one vote, which brings his total lead to 15 votes, according to the preliminary results from a recount Thursday of his state House district covering Shakopee.
Huldah Momanyi-Hiltsley is the first Kenyan-born state legislator in the country.
On Tuesday, Sherburne County officials announced that a hand recount will be done in the race for Minnesota House District 14B.
Control of Minnesota's House of Representatives hinges on the outcome of races in two districts, and both districts could go into recounts.
Control of Minnesota's House of Representatives hinges on the outcome of races in two districts. Both districts could go into recounts. Right now, DFL and Republican candidates each won 67 races. Esme Murphy reports Republicans are questioning results in the districts with possible recounts. (edited)
Rep. Lisa Demuth, Minnesota's new speaker-designate and leader of House Republicans, is calling into question the results that left the chamber in an even split.
We’re getting a clearer picture of what Minnesota’s legislature will look like, plus more of the day’s top stories.
All 134 seats in the Minnesota House and one Senate seat are up for grabs this election and the outcome will determine the balance of power at the Minnesota State Capitol.
All 134 seats in the chamber are on the ballot this fall. But only about a dozen — like District 48B covering all of Chanhassen and parts of Chaska — are competitive. Roughly half of those are in the Twin Cities metro.
