US EditionMinnesota state lawmaker resigns following burglary conviction
MINNESOTA, JUL 25 – Nicole Mitchell resigned after a jury convicted her of first-degree burglary and possession of burglary tools following a week-long trial, ending 15 months of political controversy.
- On Friday, State Sen. Nicole Mitchell resigned from the Minnesota Senate, following her felony burglary conviction, confirmed by her legal team and Gov. Tim Walz's office.
- In a week-long trial, a Becker County jury found Mitchell guilty of first-degree burglary and possession of burglary tools for breaking into her stepmother's Detroit Lakes home.
- Following the guilty verdict, Minnesota Senate colleagues called for Mitchell's resignation, citing ethics hearings, hours of floor debate, and failed expulsion attempts.
- Her resignation allows Gov. Tim Walz to call a special election to fill her seat, leaving the chamber with a 33-32 Democratic majority.
- Looking ahead to the special election, local DFL lawmakers have declared their candidacies, and Gov. Tim Walz plans the election before next year's special session.
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Sen. Nicole Mitchell resigns early following felony conviction
ST. PAUL, Minn. — State Senator Nicole Mitchell has officially resigned from office. Mitchell had previously announced plans to step down on August 4th, saying she needed time to finish legislative work and secure health benefits for her son. However, in a Facebook post, Mitchell said today would be her final day in the Senate. “I am stepping down from my MN Senate seat today, but I cannot do that without expressing my gratitude. Thank you to my…
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