Republicans will start off the year with at least a temporary majority in the Minnesota House. Democrat Curtis Johnson announced Friday he would not appeal a judge's decision that he failed to establish residency in the district he was elected to represent.

Summary

Republicans temporarily gain a 67-66 majority in the Minnesota House after Democrat Curtis Johnson resigned over a residency ruling.

Johnson, deemed ineligible by a judge, chose not to appeal, prompting Gov. Tim Walz to schedule a Jan. 28 special election in the Democratic-leaning district Johnson won by 30 points.

Republicans will control committees and legislative processes until then, potentially advancing their agenda and launching investigations into the Walz administration.

Meanwhile, the Minnesota Senate is split 33-33 after a Democratic senator’s death, with another special election pending.

Democrats remain confident of regaining both seats.

  • @BrianTheeBiscuiteer
    2•12 days ago

    It’s messed up you can even get on the ballot without having to residency in your chosen district.