Democrats, House and Minnesota

Minnesota state House Democrats stage boycott amid fight over chamber control
Democrats in Minnesota’s state House staged a boycott on Tuesday, walking out and not showing up for the first day of the legislative session in defiance over how the chamber will be divided. When the state Legislature convened Tuesday but Democrats failed to show up,
Minnesota Leaders Seek Deal to Avert Democratic Boycott in State House
Minnesota's House Democrats boycotted the opening session of 2025 to prevent Republicans from using a temporary majority to elect a speaker.
Minnesota Republicans protest ‘secret’ Democrats’ swearing-in and planned boycott
Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party representatives were sworn in ahead of the legislative session in a private ceremony, drawing outrage from Republicans. The unprecedented swearing-in ceremony occurred at the Minnesota History Center and came ahead of their promise to boycott the legislative session until Republicans agree to a power-sharing agreement.
Minnesota’s Legislative Session Opens Chaotically as House Democrats Boycott
A one-seat Republican majority in the Statehouse and a looming special election made for a tense start to a new era of divided government.
Minnesota state Democrats hold boycott to stop Republicans from gaining control of lower chamber
The state's lower chamber was expected to be tied for the next legislative year after voters elected 67 Democrats and 67 Republicans to represent them in November. But one state Democrat was removed from office over a residency challenge.
Minnesota House Republicans elect speaker as DFL colleagues boycott session
The Minnesota House GOP says it could still keep a DFL rep out of office even after a judge ruled he won reelection by a slim margin.
House Democrats boycott opening day of Minnesota’s legislative session to thwart narrow GOP majority
House Democrats boycotted the opening day of Minnesota’s 2025 legislative session Tuesday in an effort to stop Republicans from exploiting a temporary majority to advance their agenda. The House came out of the November election tied 67-67,
House Democrats take oath of office in secret 2 days before legislative session starts, sparking outrage
Democrats took that unprecedented step because of their plans to boycott the first day of session in an effort to keep Republicans from organizing as a majority and taking control of the chamber with their one-seat advantage.
Minnesota House Democrats hold secret swearing-in ceremony as Senate finds power-sharing agreement
Approaching the first day of the session, one of Minnesota’s two legislative bodies is operating across the aisle.
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Capitol standoff spills into court as Minnesota Legislature gets off to rocky start
With accusations flying of which party is ignoring state law, the Minnesota Legislature’s session could be tinged with plenty of visits to the courthouse.
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Sunrise Calls on Next DNC Chair to Curb Corporate Influence in Democratic Party
The youth climate group wants bans on super PAC spending in primaries and corporate lobbyist donations to the DNC.
Democrats search for a leader to rebuild as the party figures out what comes next
As Democrats head toward an uncertain future under a second Trump administration, the party’s search for a new leader to help ...
Walz endorses Minnesota Democratic chair as next DNC leader
Former vice presidential hopeful Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) is backing Ken Martin, the Democratic state party chair in ...
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Democratic Party
Four state party chairs are backing Minnesota's Ken Martin in his bid to chair the Democratic National Committee (DNC), ABC News has learned. David Hogg, gun control activist, March for our ...
Progressives plan wave of Democratic primary challenges ahead of 2026 midterm elections
The group behind "the Squad" is recruiting candidates to run for open seats and challenge Democratic incumbents ...
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Republicans Attempt Power Grab in Minnesota
The 66 members of the Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL)—Minnesota’s affiliate of the national Democratic Party—elected to ...
After Loss, Tim Walz Faces Party’s Sinking Fortunes in Minnesota
Governor Walz’s party has lost control of the Minnesota Legislature and faces mounting criticism as a budget deficit looms.