DFL legislator resigns after court found he failed to meet residency ...
5 days ago · Newly elected DFL House member Curtis Johnson has decided to resign after a judge found he did not meet the state's residency requirement. The Legislature convenes Jan. 14. (Alex Kormann/The ...
Disqualified DFL House candidate steps down - Pioneer Press
5 days ago · Curtis Johnson, a DFLer who defeated his Republican opponent in House District 40B by 30 points in the November election, said Friday he won’t take office, forgoing an appeal in the case.
Minnesota House seat going to special election after DFL ... - CBS News
6 days ago · On Friday, DFL House Speaker-designate Melissa Hortman released a statement regarding Johnson's decision. "Minnesotans delivered a 67-67 tie, expecting all of us to work together.
Ousted DFL legislator-elect Curtis Johnson tells Walz he won't …
6 days ago · Last week a Ramsey County judge ordered Curtis Johnson to not take the oath of office in January because he was found not to be a resident of the district in which he ran. On Friday, Johnson told Gov. Tim Walz he will not appeal the district court’s ruling. Alpha News was the first to report in October the issues involving Johnson’s residency status in House District 40B, which includes ...
DFL candidate who won Minnesota House seat did not meet ... - CBS News
Dec 20, 2024 · Ramsey County District Court Judge Leonardo Castro said Curtis Johnson, the Democrat who won the race for Minnesota House District 40B covering Roseville and parts of Shoreview, did not live in...
DFL House candidate declines to appeal election ... - 5 Eyewitness News
6 days ago · DFL Rep.-elect Curtis Johnson announced Friday he will not appeal a judge's ruling that he did not properly establish residency in Minnesota House District 40B and will resign his seat, clearing ...
Judge rules DFL House candidate did not meet ... - 5 Eyewitness News
Dec 20, 2024 · DFL candidate Curtis Johnson won the election in the district that includes parts of Roseville and Shoreview by more than 7,500 votes, but his opponent, Republican Paul Wikstrom, found Johnson...
GOP has path to control Minnesota House after judge ... - Bring Me The News
Dec 23, 2024 · DFL Rep.-elect Curtis Johnson will not be sworn in after a Ramsey County judge ruled he did not meet the residency requirements to represent the east metro district.
Judge Rules DFL Candidate Ineligible to Serve in Minnesota House ...
Dec 20, 2024 · Curtis Johnson of Roseville won the November election with 65.4% of the vote. However, a judge ruled he cannot serve the people because he is not a valid resident. The ruling breaks a 67-all...
Special election for Minnesota House seat to occur as Curtis Johnson ...
5 days ago · The DFL will be able to put forth a new candidate for seat 40B, where Johnson won 65% of the vote. Candidates must file for the election by Dec. 31. Primary elections, if necessary, will take ...