Democrat David Gottfried wins Minnesota House special election, restoring a 67-67 power split
The special election was held in a heavily Democratic district in the northern St. Paul suburbs of Roseville and Shoreview.
Minnesota House special election Tuesday will determine balance of power in chamber
A special election for a Twin Cities metro state House seat will determine the balance of power in the chamber on Tuesday, after the vacancy sparked a power dispute earlier in the session that brought it to a halt.
DFL Democrat David Gottfried to be sworn in next week, bringing House to 67-67 tie
Democrat David Gottfried decisively won a special election in the north metro area Tuesday night, bringing the Minnesota House to a 67-67 tie.
Democrats win Minnesota state House special election, setting up shared control of the chamber
An existing power-sharing agreement reached last month will keep a Republican speaker in power in the state House.
Democrat David Gottfried easily wins Minnesota House special election, restoring a 67-67 power split
The special election in the heavily Democratic district in the northern St. Paul suburbs of Roseville and Shoreview was scheduled after a state court ruled that Democratic winner Curtis Johnson failed to meet residency requirements.
Special Election to Determine if Minnesota House Control Is Tied or Locks in GOP Majority
A special election in a Minnesota House district at the center of a post-election drama to control the chamber will decide whether control will be tied between Democrats and Republicans, or if the GOP
David Gottfried projected to win District 40B special election, tying Minnesota House
Democrat David Gottfried won the special election for a Twin Cities metro state House seat, returning the Minnesota House to a rare tie, according to unofficial results from the secretary of state's office.
Control of Minnesota House Split After Democrat Wins Special Election
Republicans in the Minnesota House lost a one-seat edge in the Capitol, where tensions over party dominance have simmered for weeks.
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From school board to House speaker: Lisa Demuth’s trailblazing path in Minnesota politics
Demuth made history as the first biracial Minnesota House minority leader in 2023 and became Speaker of the House in 2025.
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Demuth honored as a ‘Woman of the Year’
State House Rep. Lisa Demuth (R-Cold Spring) has been honored as a 2025 “Woman of the Year” by USA TODAY, a national daily newspaper and broadcasting company. She is one of 61 women nationwide ...