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Senate Republicans blast Mitchell's delayed resignation plan
MINNESOTA, JUL 21 – Mitchell delayed resignation to complete legislative work and secure health insurance for her son after conviction, drawing criticism from Republicans amid a tied Minnesota Senate.
- A July 21 press release states Mitchell's legal team announced that Nicole Mitchell, Minnesota state senator, will resign no later than 5 p.m. on August 4, 2025.
- After her conviction, Nicole Mitchell was sentenced by a Becker County jury on two felony burglary charges, prompting her pledge to resign from the Minnesota Senate.
- Her attorneys explained the delay aims to wrap up legislative projects, transfer staff, and extend family health insurance for a month.
- The resignation leaves the Minnesota Senate deadlocked at 33-33, with Gov. Tim Walz expected to call a special election.
- Voters will face a special election in Minnesota's District 47 in September, potentially shifting Senate control during a closely divided chamber.
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Minnesota senators react to Sen. Nicole Mitchell's announcement to resign
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — A few days after receiving a guilty verdict for burglary, Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell has decided to resign. In that time, she plans to finish up her final duties and obtain health insurance for her son. “I don’t know that she’s done her constituents any service by being there. I mean, she’s had very limited access over the last year. She was not in our caucus anymore. So I don’t know how well she’s served he…
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arcamax.comMinnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell to resign seat by early August after burglary conviction
MINNEAPOLIS — The attorneys for state Sen. Nicole Mitchell said she will resign her seat within two weeks, which will allow Gov. Tim Walz to call a special election to fill it. Mitchell, a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party from…
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