Walz sets Jan. 27 specials for HD64A, HD47A
Gov. Tim Walz called special elections for Jan. 27, 2026 in House District 64A (St. Paul) and House District 47A (Woodbury/south Maplewood) to fill vacancies created by Rep. Kaohly Vang Her’s resignation to become St. Paul mayor and Rep. Amanda Hemmingsen‑Jaeger’s move to the Senate. Special primaries are scheduled for Dec. 16 if needed; outcomes are expected to restore the 67–67 tie in the Minnesota House before the 2026 session begins Feb. 17.
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đź“Ś Key Facts
- Call made Nov. 17, 2025; primaries Dec. 16 (if multiple candidates), specials Jan. 27, 2026
- Vacancies: HD64A (Union Park/Macalester‑Groveland/Summit‑University) and HD47A (Woodbury, south Maplewood)
- House currently 67–67 DFL/GOP overall; two DFL vacancies give GOP a technical edge while out of session