Walz announces special election to fill seat of slain Minnesota Democrat
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) on Friday announced a special election to fill a state House seat left vacant after the assassination of Rep. Melissa Hortman (D) The special election will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 16 with a special primary election for nomination of candidates to follow on August 12 if deemed necessary, according to...
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) on Friday announced a special election to fill a state House seat left vacant after the assassination of Rep. Melissa Hortman (D)
The special election will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 16 with a special primary election for nomination of candidates to follow on August 12 if deemed necessary, according to Walz’s office.
Candidates are eligible to file with the Secretary of State or county auditors starting next Tuesday. The last day to file is July 22.
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The announcement comes after Melissa, her husband Mark and their golden retriever were fatally shot in a June attack that officials described as “politically motivated.”
Melissa was a former House Speaker who served District 34B, which represents parts of Anoka and Hennepin Counties.
She and other Democratic state reps, including Sen. John Hoffman (D) and his wife Yvette, were shot and injured at their homes by a man impersonating a police officer. Investigators said the alleged gunman, Vance Boelter, had a list of other targets after an initial search of his vehicle.
Former President Biden and Vice President Harris both attended Melissa Hortman's funeral last month in Minnesota.
“Our parents touched so many lives, and they leave behind an incredible legacy of dedication to their community that will live on in us, their friends, their colleagues and co-workers, and every single person who knew and loved them,” the Hortman's children, Sophie and Colin, wrote in a statement.
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