Minnesota GOP Seizes House Power Despite Split Vote
Following a near-even split in the 2024 Minnesota House election, Republicans, despite lacking a majority, unilaterally seized control of the chamber. This involved legally questionable challenges to election results, including a lawsuit to invalidate a Democratic victory and a refusal to seat a Democrat who won a subsequent recount. This action, described as a “coup,” mirrors similar attempts to subvert democratic processes nationwide. The legality of the Republican actions is currently being challenged in court, with the expectation of a return to the 67-67 tie.
John Q. Hosedrinker