Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called a special election in late April for the Brainerd Lakes-area seat vacated by former GOP state Sen. Justin Eichorn, who faces a federal charge for allegedly ...

The nationwide "Hands Off" protest movement planned for Saturday will have several local stems in Minnesota.From the State Capitol in St. Paul to Ely to Rochester, protesters plan to gather "to send Donald Trump and Elon Musk a message,

A special election is set next month for the vacant seat held by former Sen. Justin Eichorn, the Republican state lawmaker facing federal prosecution for allegedly attempting to pay a minor for

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon said President Donald Trump’s recent executive order targeting elections was “unlawful.”

The special election for Senate District 6 follows Eichorn’s resignation last week. At least eight bids for the seat have been announced so far.

Simon is considering joining a lawsuit against the order because the U.S. Constitution puts control of elections in the hands of the states and Congress, not the executive branch.

It attempts a federal takeover of state and locally administered election systems — in part by threatening states with an unlawful cutoff of funding," said Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called for a special election to take place in April to fill the vacant seat of Senate District 6, formerly held by Sen. Justin Eichorn, who resigned after being arrested and charged for trying to solicit a 17-year-old girl.

According to Minnesota Statute, every jurisdiction using electronic voting equipment must conduct a public accuracy test before each election. This process is open to the public.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court currently has a 4-3 liberal majority, with one of the liberal justices retiring, the balance of the court is at stake.

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon criticizes Trump's executive order, warning it risks voter accessibility.

A special election is set for Tuesday, April 29, to elect a state senator. To run for office, a candidate must meet all of these requirements: Be a resident of their district for at least six months before the general election. Have maintained residence in their district for at least 30 days before the general election.