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Brooklyn Park DFLers launch campaigns to fill seat left vacant after former Speaker Melissa Hortman’s killing
Candidates have until July 22 to file for office in the special election for House District 34B in the Brooklyn Park area.
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WCCO Q&A: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on the 2026 election, political divisions, Hortman's murder and more
WCCO’s Susie Jones sat down for an interview with Gov. Tim Walz. They talk about his possible attempt at a third consecutive ...
Special election set for slain Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman's seat
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has called a special election to fill the seat formerly held by Democratic House Speaker Emerita ...
Walz calls Sept. 16 special election to fill slain lawmaker Rep. Melissa Hortman’s seat
Brooklyn Park voters will vote to fill the vacant seat of Rep. Melissa Hortman, who was killed last month in a politically ...
Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman, Her Husband and Their Golden Retriever Lie in State as Public Brings Dogs to Pay Respects
Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark Hortman and their dog Gilbert laid in state in the Minnesota State ...
Brooklyn Park councilmember announces run for Melissa Hortman's vacant House seat
Brooklyn Park councilmember Christian Eriksen announced Tuesday he is running for the Minnesota House seat previously held by ...
Special Election Set After MN Rep. Melissa Hortman’s Killing; Primary Planned for August
A special election will be held this fall to fill the Minnesota House District 34B seat left vacant by the killing of State ...
Special election to be held for seat of late Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman
The special election to fill House District 34B in Anoka and Hennepin Counties will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.