Gov. Tim Walz is the latest to throw his support behind Minnesotan Ken Martin to become the next leader of the Democratic National Committee. Walz on Thursday endorsed Martin for the job. Martin, 51,

Minnesota Republicans have filed a lawsuit against Governor Tim Walz after the governor called a special election where the DFL candidate was recently ruled ineligible over residency requirements.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Monday issued a writ of special election to fill the vacancy in Senate District 60 following the death of Sen. Kari Dziedzic. Dziedzic died last week after a battle with ovarian cancer. She announced that diagnosis during her first month as Senate majority leader in early 2023.

The figurine was digitally added to the image. Walz shared the original photo on social media without the object in the background.

Minnesota Republicans have filed a lawsuit against Gov. Tim Walz (DFL) over the coming special election in House District 40B, where the winning Democratic candidate was recently ruled ineligible over residency requirements.

The Minnesota governor and 2024 vice-presidential contender became the highest-profile Democrat to back Mr. Martin, one of the front-runners vying to run the party’s national committee.

DFL Minnesota House tie has turned into an “organizational majority” for the GOP, at least temporarily. Or has it?

The Minnesota Republican Party on Monday will discuss its petition related to a special election planned for a State House of Representatives seat in District 40B.

ST PAUL, Minn. — The saga of who will control the Minnesota House continues after Governor Tim Walz approved a special election in District 40B. The special election will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Walz's office added that a special primary election for the candidates' nominations will be held on Jan. 14, if necessary.

DFL Rep.-elect Curtis Johnson will not be sworn in after a Ramsey County judge ruled he did not meet the residency requirements to represent the east metro district.

Republicans argued Gov. Tim Walz called for a special election too early and asked for a halt ahead of the legislative session.

Minnesota Republicans are expected to file a petition to the state Supreme Court Monday, hoping to delay a special election that will determine the balance of power in the state House.