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High-Stakes Special Election in Minnesota's 40B District

3/12/2025

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On Tuesday, Minnesota's House District 40B will witness a pivotal special election between GOP candidate Paul Wikstrom and DFL candidate David Gottfried. This election fills the void left by DFLer Curtis Johnson. While Republicans have a narrow edge in the House, this historically Democratic district leans towards the DFL. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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On Tuesday, Minnesota's House District 40B will witness a pivotal special election between GOP candidate Paul Wikstrom and DFL candidate David Gottfried. This election fills the void left by DFLer Curtis Johnson. While Republicans have a narrow edge in the House, this historically Democratic district leans towards the DFL. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.