Gov. Walz calls for special election to fill Sen. Eichorn’s vacant seat

Special election scheduled for vacant northern Minnesota Senate seat

Share This StoryA special election for a now-vacant state Senate seat in northern Minnesota will feature a crowded field of Republican candidates. Seven Republicans, as of Wednesday, had declared their intention to run in the primary for the Senate District 6 special election. That primary date is set for April 15 after Gov. Tim Walz issued a writ for the special election on Tuesday. Walz called the special election following the resignation las…

Judge Grants Former Republican Sen. Justin Eichorn's Release

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) — A judge is allowing former Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn to be released under the previously agreed-upon terms. He can go to a halfway house once a bed is available, and will be placed under GPS monitoring. The Grand Rapids republican was arrested for trying to solicit a minor for sex. During an hours-long hearing, attorneys argued whether Eichorn should be granted pre-trial release. In court, the woman wh…

Crowded field emerges to replace former state Sen. Justin Eichorn

When state Sen. Justin Eichorn resigned last week after his arrest for allegedly soliciting a minor for prostitution, it didn’t take long for several residents in Senate District 6 to announce their candidacies to replace him.The departure of Eichorn, of Grand Rapids, didn’t upset the balance of power in the Senate, but it did leave Republicans with just 32 members while the DFL has 34. Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday set an April 29 special election t…

District 6 special election polling places

The Special Primary Election is Tuesday April 15 for the vacant seat for Minnesota State Senate District 6. The Special General Election is Tuesday April 29. District 6 covers most of Crow Wing County as well as parts of Cass…

Steve Cotariu announces candidacy for Minnesota Senate District 6

Steve Cotariu, a West Point graduate, U.S. Army veteran, and accomplished businessman, today announced his candidacy for Minnesota Senate District 6 upcoming Republican primary. With a deep commitment to service and a proven record of leadership, Cotariu aims to bring…

Special election set for seat vacated by resignation of Senator Eichorn

(ST PAUL, MINN) — A special election to replace former Minnesota Senator Justin Eichorn will be held next month. Governor Tim Walz announced that voters will cast ballots for the vacant District 6 seat on April 29. So far, there are at least eight candidates, seven Republicans and one Democrat. A primary will be held on April 15, two weeks before the special election.