SD47 special election could shift Senate control
Voters in Minnesota Senate District 47 — covering Woodbury and part of Maplewood — will choose between DFL Rep. Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger and GOP candidate Dwight Dorau in a Nov. 4 special election to fill the seat vacated by Nicole Mitchell after her burglary conviction. Early voting runs through Nov. 3, polls are open 7 a.m.–8 p.m. on Election Day, and the outcome could affect the Minnesota Senate’s narrow 33–32 DFL advantage with two seats currently open.
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📌 Key Facts
- Election date: Nov. 4, 2025; in-person early voting through Nov. 3
- District: SD47 includes Woodbury and a portion of Maplewood (east Twin Cities metro)
- Candidates: DFL Rep. Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger vs. GOP’s Dwight Dorau
- Context: Nicole Mitchell resigned after felony convictions; she previously won SD47 59–41 in 2022
- Balance: Minnesota Senate currently 33–32 DFL with two open seats; SD47 result could affect control