Special Election for Minnesota Senate and House Seats

Minnesota is holding a special primary election for Senate District 60 on January 14, following the death of Democratic state Sen. Kari Dziedzic from ovarian cancer. The district, which covers northeastern Minneapolis, has been a Democratic stronghold, with Dziedzic previously winning by a significant margin. Seven Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) candidates and two Republican candidates are vying in the primary, although DFL candidate Mohamed Jama has withdrawn. The election outcome is crucial as the Minnesota Senate is currently deadlocked at 33-33, and the results will determine party control of the chamber. The special election to fill the vacancy is scheduled for January 28, the same day as another special election in House District 40B. These elections are significant for maintaining the integrity and balance of power within Minnesota's legislative body.