20 missing ballots in Minnesota House race with 15-vote margin were likely thrown away, county attorney says
The preliminary investigation into what happened to 20 ballots unaccounted for in the closest state House race in Minnesota concluded that they were likely thrown away and won't be recovered, the Scott County attorney said Wednesday.
Minnesota's Hmong community celebrates new year
Minnesota's Hmong community is celebrating the New Year. It's an opportunity after the harvest season to honor traditions and introduce others to the culture. Photojournalist Ray Campos has a look at the celebration.
Recounts certify election results in two Minnesota House races
The House is on course to be evenly split between Democrats and Republicans while Democrats are set to keep control of the state Senate.
Tim Walz accepts turkey presentation as he eases back into his duties as Minnesota’s governor
Tim Walz has accepted the symbolic presentation of a turkey as he eases back into his duties as Minnesota’s governor following the Harris-Walz ticket’s defeat in the presidential election.
Two Minnesota House recounts certify Democrats winning races, setting up tied chamber
Two races being recounted in the Minnesota House have members of the Democratic Farm Labor Party, the state’s Democratic Party, on track to win the races. Incumbent DFL Reps. Dan Wolgamott and Brad Tabke will continue to serve Minnesota House districts 14B and 54A,
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Minnesota Republicans say they will challenge House seat election results
GOP members raise questions over outcome of House seat 54A election and say they will appeal the results to the Minnesota Supreme Court.
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Minnesota Republicans to challenge election result in Shakopee House race in court
After a recount upheld a DFL candidate’s narrow win, the outcome moves next to the courts for a race that would determine whether the Minnesota House is in GOP hands or tied next year.
Minnesota House Republicans plan to file lawsuit contesting election results in race decided by 15 votes
The closest state House race in Minnesota is headed to court after House Republicans said Tuesday they will file a lawsuit challenging the results this week.
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Scott County says 20 missing absentee ballots in tight House election were likely discarded, destroyed
Twenty missing ballots in an extremely close Minnesota House election were likely thrown away and will likely “not be recovered,” the Scott County Attorney’s Office reported Wednesday. The
In push to break tie with House DFL, Republicans say they’ll challenge election in southwest metro
A partial recount Monday in House District 14B confirmed Rep. Dan Wolgamott, DFL-St. Cloud, defeated Republican challenger Sue Ek. The Sherburne County recount found Wolgamott won by 190 votes — one fewer than the initial count.
Missing 54A absentee ballots likely thrown out, Scott County attorney says
DFL Rep. Brad Tabke currently leads Republican Aaron Paul by 14 votes. Minnesota House Republicans plan to file an election contest lawsuit in the closely watched race.