US EditionDemocrats Hold Slim 1-Seat Majority In Minnesota Senate After Special Elections
The Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party kept its one-seat majority after special elections in two Minnesota Senate districts with both candidates winning about 62% of the vote.
- On Nov. 4, the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party held its one-seat majority in the Minnesota Senate after two special elections left the chamber's balance unchanged, with Hemmingsen-Jaeger winning District 47 and Holmstrom holding District 29.
- The vacancies stemmed from two separate July departures: Nicole Mitchell resigned after a felony burglary conviction and Sen. Bruce Anderson, R-Buffalo, died unexpectedly at 75.
- Unofficial results showed Hemmingsen-Jaeger led with 62% to 38% in District 47, with all precincts reporting, and Holmstrom also led 62% to 38% in District 29.
- The results leave Minnesota's government narrowly divided, meaning cross-party backing is needed for legislation after last year's 34-33 Minnesota Senate split and 67-67 Minnesota House tie.
- The outcome is the fourth Democratic majority-deciding special-election victory this year and previews 2026 themes, with Governor Tim Walz needing to schedule a special election to fill Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger's House seat.
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