Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has announced Sept. 16 as the date for a special election to fill the state House seat left vacant by the killing of Rep. Melissa Hortman, a Democrat and former House speaker who was fatally shot alongside her husband last month in what authorities described as a targeted act of violence.
Walz, a Democrat, issued the writ of election on July 11, formally launching the process to replace Hortman in House District 34B, which covers parts of Anoka and Hennepin counties. A primary will be held on Aug. 12 if needed. Candidates have from July 15 to July 22 to file for the race, according to the governor’s order….
Minnesota Governor Calls Special Election to Fill Seat of Slain Rep. Melissa Hortman
