MN Senate District 47 Election: Live Results For Hemmingsen-Jaeger Vs. Dorau

WOODBURY, MN — Democrat Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger held a strong lead over Republican Dwight Dorau in the special election for Senate District 47, according to unofficial results from the Secretary of State’s office.

Hemmingsen-Jaeger led with about 61 percent of the vote, but as of 10 p.m. Tuesday, a winner had not yet been projected.

Voters in the East Metro district, which covers most of Washington County and a small portion of Ramsey County, spent Tuesday deciding who will fill the seat vacated earlier this year by former Democratic Sen. Nicole Mitchell, who resigned after a burglary conviction.

The winner will serve through January 2027.

Precincts Reporting in Contest: 89.47% (17 of 19) — Last Updated: 11/04/25 10:07 PM

• Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) – 12,317 votes (61.25%)
• Dwight Dorau (Republican) – 7,782 votes (38.70%)
• WRITE-IN (WRITE-IN) – 10 votes (0.05%)

Democrat Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger, a state representative who represents half of the district in the Minnesota House, ran on her record of steady leadership and community engagement. She previously won her House seat in 2022 and was re-elected in 2024 with about 60 percent of the vote.

Republican Dwight Dorau, who ran unopposed in the August primary, campaigned as a conservative alternative in the East Metro suburbs. He emphasized traditional Republican priorities and sought to flip the seat in a district where Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris won roughly 60 percent of the vote in 2024.

The outcome carries statewide significance, as Democrats held a one-seat majority in the Minnesota Senate last session.