David Gottfried Wins District 40B Special Election, Minnesota House Now Tied

By WCCO Staff, CBS Minnesota

March 12, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS — Democrat David Gottfried is poised to win the special election for a Twin Cities metro state House seat, locking Minnesota House in a balance of power tie.

The election concludes a political saga that's lasted months and ended up in court. DFL candidate Curtis Johnson won the House District 40B general election in November, but a judge then ruled in December he couldn't take the oath of office because he didn't live in the district, giving the GOP a one-seat advantage, at least temporarily, until there was a replacement to represent constituents there.

"As a proud Minnesotan, I'm honored to congratulate David Gottfried on his crucial special election victory," DFL Chair Ken Martin said. "Minnesota is a shining example of what can happen under Democratic leadership: providing free breakfast and lunch for K-12 students, investing in mental health services, strengthening worker protections, establishing paid family and medical leave, and enshrining protections for reproductive freedom into law. Since November's election, Democrats continue to fight and win in communities across the country."

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