US EditionGov. Walz Issues Writs for Special Elections to Fill Seats Held by Sen. Anderson and Sen. Mitchell
MINNESOTA, JUL 29 – Special elections follow a resignation after a felony conviction and a legislator's death; neither seat is expected to shift party control, according to the Secretary of State's Office.
- On Tuesday, Governor Tim Walz issued writs for special elections to fill seats vacated by Bruce Anderson and Nicole Mitchell.
- Following two high-profile vacancies, Nicole Mitchell resigned her Senate seat on July 25, 2025, after her felony burglary conviction, and Bruce Anderson died unexpectedly on July 21.
- Candidates must file affidavits and petitions with the Secretary of State of Minnesota or county auditors between Wednesday, July 30, 2025, and Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
- Primary elections will be held on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, if necessary, with general elections set for Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
- Amid these vacancies, the Minnesota Legislature will tie its record of six special elections this year, maintaining a 33-32 DFL majority, according to the Secretary of State’s Office.
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Control of Minnesota Senate up for grabs Nov. 4 as Walz calls pair of special elections AlphaNews.org
Share This StoryGov. Tim Walz has set a Nov. 4 special election date to fill two vacant seats in the Minnesota Senate—which means control of that chamber will be up for grabs this fall. On Tuesday, Walz issued a writ of special election for seats left vacant last week by the July 25 resignation of Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, and the July 21 death of Sen. Bruce Anderson, R-Buffalo. Candidates can begin filing for each of the special elect…
Special election date set for two open State Senate seats - Albert Lea Tribune
By Peter Cox, Minnesota Public Radio News Special elections have been set for two open seats in the Minnesota Senate. Gov. Tim Walz announced that the elections for District 29 and District 47 seats will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 4. District 29 was formerly held by Sen. Bruce Anderson, who died on July 21. Anderson, a Republican, was first elected to that seat in 2012. The district covers parts of Wright, Meeker and Hennepin counties. District 47…
Gov. Tim Walz calls special elections for 2 vacant Senate seats
Gov. Tim Walz has called special elections in two Senate districts left vacant this month after the burglary conviction of Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, and the death of Sen. Bruce Anderson, R-Buffalo. Elections to fill the vacancies will take place on Nov. 4, the governor’s office announced on Tuesday. If necessary, special primary elections will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 26. Former Sen. Nicole Mitchell. (Courtesy of the Minnesota Senate) …
Special election called to fill Mitchell and Anderson seats in MN state senate
Nicole Mitchell & Sen. Bruce AndersonST. PAUL (KVRR) — Gov. Walz has called for a special election to fill two vacancies in the state senate. Seats formerly held by Sen. Bruce Anderson of Buffalo and Sen. Nicole Mitchell of Woodbury will be on the ballot on November 4. Anderson, a Republican, died this month at 75. Mitchell, a Democrat, resigned...
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