Walz announces special election to fill seat of slain Minnesota Democrat

Gov. Walz Announces Special Election to Fill Late Speaker Hortman’s Seat

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (KVRR) – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued a writ of special election to fill the vacancy left by the death of Speaker Melissa Hortman. That announcement was made on Friday, July 11. The special election will be held on Tuesday, Sep. 16, 2025, for District 34B in Anoka and Hennepin Counties. A special primary election for nominations of candidates will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 if necessary. Candidacy applications and …

Special election set to fill Hortman’s seat in M.N. House

ST PAUL, MINN – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has announced a special election to fill the seat of state Representative Melissa Hortman.  On Friday, Walz’s office said the election will take place September 16th, with a primary set for August 12th if necessary.  Hortman and her husband were shot and killed in their home last month in what officials say was a “politically motivated” attack.  Vance Boelter has been arrested and charged with their mu…

Gov. Walz calls special election to fill late Rep. Hortman's seat

A special election will be held Sept. 16 to fill the vacant seat of Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, who was killed last month in a series of targeted

Walz Sets Special Election for Slain Lawmaker's Seat

Hortman served in the Minnesota House since 2004. She was reelected by 26 points over her Republican challenger in 2024. State law dictates the seat must be filled before the next legislative session.

Walz Sets Special Election for Slain Lawmaker’s Seat

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz set Sept. 16 as the date for a special election to fill the seat of former state House Speaker Melissa Hortman, who was assassinated in her home last month. Primaries, if necessary, will be held Aug. 12 for the seat in District 34B. Candidates must file before July 22. Democrats have held the seat since 2018, CBS News reported. Hortman served in the Minnesota House since 2004. She was reelected by 26 points over her Repub…

Walz announces special election to fill seat of slain Minnesota Democrat

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) announced on Friday that a special election to fill the statehouse seat left vacant after the assassination of Rep. Melissa Hortman (D) will take place this fall.