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Who is running for former Sen. Eichhorn's seat: List

Seven candidates have announced their intention to run for the Minnesota Senate seat vacated by Justin Eichorn, who resigned after being charged with soliciting a minor.
Eichorn resigned from the Senate on March 20 following his arrest for soliciting a minor during a sting operation.
Jennifer Carnahan emphasized her commitment to advocating for families and communities in her campaign announcement.
Emily LeClaire announced her candidacy after Eichorn's resignation, stating she felt underrepresented and aimed to protect children, veterans, and local businesses.

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New York Post

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Wife files for divorce from Minnesota senator Justin Eichorn after he’s busted in shocking underage sex sting

The wife of Minnesota Republican state senator Justin Eichorn has filed for divorce days after he was arrested in an underage sex sting.

5 days ago·New York, United States

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Alpha News

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Candidates line up for Minnesota Senate seat following Eichorn resignation

Share This StoryA handful of familiar names inside Republican Party circles have announced they will vie for a now-vacant northern Minnesota Senate seat. Gov. Tim Walz is expected to call a special election for the District 6 seat this week, where a primary and general election date will be set. The seat became vacant last week when Sen. Justin Eichorn, R-Grand Rapids, resigned from the Senate. That came after members of the Senate Republican ca…

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Who is running for former Sen. Eichhorn's seat: List

Four people are now running for former Minnesota Sen. Justin Eichorn's District 6 seat after he was arrested for trying to solicit a 17-year-old girl, as part of a prostitution sting targeting people looking for minors.

5 days ago·Minneapolis, United States

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Star Tribune

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Former Minn. GOP chair Jennifer Carnahan, others enter race to replace former Sen. Justin Eichorn

A crowded field of Republicans quickly emerged in the race to replace Eichorn, who resigned from the state Senate last week following his arrest in an underage prostitution sting.

5 days ago·Minneapolis, United States

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Duluth News Tribune

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Candidates flock to join race for Minnesota Senate District 6 seat

BRAINERD — Seven more candidates have joined the race for a Minnesota Senate seat recently vacated by Sen. Justin Eichorn. Announcements come after Eichorn, R-Grand Rapids, was charged in U.S. District Court with a felony count of soliciting a minor following his arrest in a Bloomington sting operation on Monday, March 17. Eichorn announced his resignation on Thursday, March 20. The candidates join Brainerd DFLer Emily LeClaire, who announced he…

5 days ago·Cherokee County, United States

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Pine and Lakes Echo Journal

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Cotariu announces candidacy for Minnesota Senate District 6

BRAINERD — Merrifield resident Steve Cotariu announced Monday, March 24, his candidacy for the Minnesota Senate District 6 seat as a Republican. The Senate District 6 seat was vacated by Grand Rapids Republican Justin Eichorn, who resigned Thursday, March 20, after being charged in U.S. District Court with a felony count of soliciting a minor following his arrest in a sting operation by the Bloomington Police Department. In a news release announ…

6 days ago·Brainerd, United States

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