MN GOP files lawsuit over special election for House District 40B
The Minnesota Republican Party on Monday will discuss its petition related to a special election planned for a State House of Representatives seat in District 40B.
Minnesota Republicans to challenge timing of special election in District 40B
Minnesota Republicans are expected to file a petition to the state Supreme Court Monday, hoping to delay a special election that will determine the balance of power in the state House.
Republicans sue Gov. Tim Walz to stop special election in House District 40B
Minnesota Republicans have filed a lawsuit against Gov. Tim Walz (DFL) over the coming special election in House District 40B, where the winning Democratic candidate was recently ruled ineligible over residency requirements.
Republicans file suit over special election in Minnesota House
Governor Tim Walz issued a writ of special election in late December, citing a state statute that declares a special election ought to be declared as soon as possible to fill a vacancy. The election will aim to fill a vacancy in House District 40B, which was left vacant after incumbent Curtis Johnson (DFL) resigned over a residency issue.
Minnesota Republicans file petition against Walz in relation to House District 40B special election
The lawsuit comes after a judge granted Republican candidate Paul Wikstrom's contest of the results of the House race after finding his Democratic opponent, Curtis Johnson, did not establish residency in District 40B.
With control of the House in the balance, Walz authorizes special election in District 40B
DFL Rep.-elect Curtis Johnson will not be sworn in after a Ramsey County judge ruled he did not meet the residency requirements to represent the east metro district.
Special Election Needed To Decide MN House District 40B
Minnesota will need a special election to fill the vacancy in House District 40B. Governor Tim Walz issued a writ of special election on Friday to fill the opening.
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.
When and where to vote in the Minneapolis Senate District 60 special election
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Minnesota GOP sues over timing of special election for Roseville House seat
Republicans argued Gov. Tim Walz called for a special election too early and are asking for a halt ahead of the legislative session.
Minnesota GOP to detail new petition to halt special election in District 40B
The Minnesota GOP will be detailing their new petition to the Minnesota Supreme Court to halt the special election to fill the District 40B seat, as it was left vacant after a residency challenge was successful.
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