Democrats regain majority in Minnesota Senate after special election

Democrat Doron Clark won a special election in Minnesota's Senate District 60, securing nearly 91% of the vote against Republican Abigail Wolters, thereby giving the DFL Party a 34-33 majority in the state Senate. Clark's victory fills the vacancy left by the late Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic, who passed away from cancer. Following this election, the Senate has moved past a previous tie, allowing Democrats to regain control after operating under a power-sharing agreement. Meanwhile, the Minnesota House remains in a tie of 67-67 due to a recent court ruling affecting a Democratic candidate's residency. The DFL Party expressed optimism about Clark's election, highlighting his potential to continue the work initiated by Dziedzic. The election results are significant for the balance of power in the state legislature as both parties navigate ongoing tensions.