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 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.

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 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.

The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit accusing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis of failing to fulfill his constitutional obligation to call special elections for two seats in the state House

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.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is taking too long to call special elections for two legislative seats, the ACLU of Florida alleges in a new lawsuit.

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

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 have a 67-66 majority to start the legislative session in the state House, but the special election will likely wipe away the slim majority.