Minnesota GOP files petition challenging timing of House special election

Minnesota Republican Party Chair: Residents of House District 40B deserve a special election as soon as possible

(ST. PAUL, MINN) – The Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman says a lawsuit filed to stop Governor Tim Walz from holding a special election for District 40B is the latest in a cases where the party and its members have went to the courts ‘to ensure that Democrats follow the law as written.’ “We filed this lawsuit because we heard from our members and voters of the district, who were frustrated with Governor Walz calling for a special election, …

Minnesota GOP sues over timing of special election for Roseville House seat

The Minnesota Republican Party filed a petition Monday to the Minnesota Supreme Court arguing that Gov. Tim Walz unlawfully called for a special election to fill a Roseville House seat. Walz called a special election Dec. 27 following a decision from a Ramsey County judge disqualifying Curtis Johnson, a DFL candidate for the House 40B seat, from office over residency issues.  The Republican party’s petition aims to halt the Jan. 28 special elect…

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 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, it will see Republicans with a 67-66 majority after one incoming Democratic lawmaker was blocked from taking his seat... The post Minnesota Republicans sue over timing of state House special election appeared first on Daily Truth…

Minnesota GOP files petition challenging timing of House special election

With control of the House at stake, the Minnesota GOP filed a petition in the Minnesota Supreme Court seeking to change the timing of the Jan. 28 election.

GOP sues over timing of special election crucial to Minnesota House power balance - Albert Lea Tribune

Minnesota Republicans are suing over the timing of a late-January special election that could determine if the state House moves back into a tie or remains in GOP hands deeper into the new legislative session. The lawsuit expected to be formally filed with the Minnesota Supreme Court on Monday aims to halt the Jan. 28 special election for now. It was called in late December by Gov. Tim Walz to fill a seat covering parts of Roseville and Shorevie…