Xp Lee wins Minnesota House District 34B special election
On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, voters in Minnesota House District 34B—which includes parts of Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids, and Champlin in Anoka and Hennepin counties—held a special election to fill the seat vacated after Rep. Melissa Hortman’s killing in June, for which a suspect has been indicted. DFL nominee Xp Lee defeated Republican Ruth Bittner with 60.82% (4,331 votes) to 39.11% (2,785), according to the Minnesota Secretary of State’s unofficial results; the district had 26,596 registered voters at 7 a.m. on Election Day, and results will be certified later. Lee thanked supporters and pledged to honor Hortman’s legacy, as party leaders praised the win.
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Key Facts
- Election date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025
- District 34B covers parts of Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids, and Champlin in Anoka and Hennepin counties
- DFL nominee: Xp Lee (won primary with 59.15%); GOP candidate: Ruth Bittner
- Seat was vacated following Rep. Melissa Hortman’s killing in June; a suspect has been indicted on multiple charges
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Rep. Hortman special election: District 34B voters head to polls Tuesday
- Election date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025
- District 34B covers parts of Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids, and Champlin in Anoka and Hennepin counties
- DFL nominee: Xp Lee (won primary with 59.15%); GOP candidate: Ruth Bittner