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Democrats Secure Tie in Minnesota House Amid Controversy

1/28/2026

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Democrats won two Minnesota House of Representatives special elections, yielding a 67-67 tie.
Democratic state representatives Meg Luger-Nikolai and Shelley Buck won their districts, filling vacancies left by previous Democratic officeholders.
The outcome occurs amid tensions from federal immigration enforcement actions, with ongoing concerns about a statewide fraud scandal and implications for future elections.
Local officials criticized these tactics.
A Senate subcommittee will hold a hearing on the issue.

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Democrats won two Minnesota House of Representatives special elections, yielding a 67-67 tie.
Democratic state representatives Meg Luger-Nikolai and Shelley Buck won their districts, filling vacancies left by previous Democratic officeholders.
The outcome occurs amid tensions from federal immigration enforcement actions, with ongoing concerns about a statewide fraud scandal and implications for future elections.
Local officials criticized these tactics.
A Senate subcommittee will hold a hearing on the issue.