Doron Clark wins Senat District 60 Special Choice; DFL TAKING CHECKS OVER THE MN SENATE

The Minneapolis voters went to the electoral measurements on Tuesday for a special election in the State Senate after the death of Kari Dziedzic, who died of cancer last month and represented the Senate’s 60th district.

Doron Clark (DFL) defeated Republican Abigail Wolters with over 7,000 votes-7,783 to 746. There were also 32 writing voices made during the election.

The result of the race also determines the balance of power in the Senate, which was bound to 33 each for Republicans and Democrats, but will now lean to DFL’s advantage. The district includes the entire northeastern and southeastern minneapolis and the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood on the opposite side of the Mississippi River.

DFL CAUCUS -Leader Erin Murphy released the following statement after Clark’s Victory:

“I am excited that the people of the Senate District 60 have chosen Doron Clark to be their voice in the State Senate. We welcome him to this institution and into the work of the people of Minnesota. His choice will restore the DFL majority that has achieved so much for our state over the past two years. Senator-selected Clark is a talented and talented leader who understands his district well. During this difficult time, for the Minnesota senate and the people living in Senate district 60, we have been guided by the example of brilliant leadership set by the late Senator Dziedzic. With the Senator-selected Clark, we are obliged to bring the light from her legacy to carry on our work for Minnesotans throughout the state. “

Clark’s priorities include available healthcare and meeting housing needs, while Wolter’s visions include public security and job growth.

Historically, the district has been blue, and no Republicans have ever won more than 20% of the vote. No matter who wins, however, there will be plenty to catch up, as the regulatory session is already three weeks in.

Related: Political drama in MN House and Senate As Session Goes Into 3 Week

Included in it is a Republican-led effort to expel dl sen. Nicole Mitchell who failed Monday. Mitchell is accused of bringing into his stepmother’s home and is formally charged with burglary.

As previously reported, a judge has given his request to push his trial back until the regulatory session is over. It was previously scheduled to start on January 27th. CCandy here For KSTP’s full coverage of the burglary case against Nicole Mitchell.

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