Gov. Tim Walz has set a date for special elections to fill vacancies in two House districts, each of which covers part of the Twin Cities.

St. Paul resigned from the House on Monday as she prepares to take on her new role as mayor of St. Paul. Her defeated two-term incumbent Melvin Carter in the Nov. 4

The Minnesota Legislature is almost back to full strength, with two new members joining the state Senate this week. The big picture: A series of resignations related to members' legal troubles and several unexpected deaths — including the June assassination of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman — prompted six special elections across the state this year.

Minnesota will hold special elections in January to fill the House seats of Reps. Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger and Kaohly Vang Her, who were both elected to other offices earlier this month.

Voters in Minnesota went to the polls Tuesday in the 2025 election. Minneapolis and St. Paul both held contested races for mayor, while voters in dozens of school districts decided what will happen to requests to raise taxes to help pay for improvements to schools and programs.

The DFL is projected to keep control of the Minnesota Senate after two seats were up for election Tuesday. Democrats are expected to keep a 33-32 advantage in the state Senate, after the resignation of DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell and the death of Republican Sen. Bruce Anderson left two spots open.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued two writs of special election Monday afternoon, looking to fill two vacancies that will open in the State House of Representatives on Tuesday. Both vacancies will be in districts currently held by a DFLer.

Election wins for two state representatives Tuesday put Minnesota on track to beat its record of most special elections in one year.

The seats in St. Paul and Woodbury are open following the election of former Rep. Kaohly Vang Her as St. Paul Mayor and Rep. Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger to the Senate.

Read more Minneapolis Mayor, Ranked-Choice Results race called *Incumbent Minnesota voters will select new state senators to fill two vacant seats. Democrats currently hold a one-seat majority in the chamber.