The 67-67 split in the Minnesota House remains after special election to fill Rep. Hortman’s seat

Lee will fill the House seat held by the late Rep. Melissa Hortman, who was assassinated in June. With Lee’s win, the House will return to a 67-67 tie after Republicans briefly held a one-seat edge. Read More

Democrat wins Minnesota House special election to replace assassinated leader

Democrat Xp Lee has won a special election to fill the Minnesota House seat of a top Democratic leader who was assassinated. Rep. Read More

Tuesday special election will determine balance of power in MN House

The northwest metro House District 34B has been vacant since the June assassination of Democratic-Farmer Labor representative and former House Speaker Melissa Hortman. Read More

Special election to fill slain Rep. Melissa Hortman's seat will decide control of Minnesota House

A special legislative election Tuesday for a seat previously held by the late Rep. Melissa Hortman, who was assassinated in June, will determine control of the state House. The election to replace ... Read More

Minnesota House returns to a tie in special election to fill Melissa Hortman’s seat

Democrat Xp Lee took the victory Tuesday night against Republican Ruth Bittner for the House seat in Brooklyn Park. Read More

Election to fill assassinated Minnesota House member’s seat will decide control of the chamber

The election to replace former House Speaker Melissa Hortman takes place about three months after she and her husband were gunned down in their home by a man impersonating a police officer in Brooklyn ... Read More