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Democrats win 2 special Minnesota House races amid immigration crackdown

Democrats secured victories in two special elections for the State House on Tuesday, as the state reels from controversy over federal immigration enforcement.Democrats Shelley Buck and Meg Luger-Nikolai won special elections for Districts 47A and 64A. Their victories mean the GOP and Democrats are now tied for seats in the Minnesota State House at 67-67.Luger-Nikolai won her race with 95% of the vote, while Buck ran uncontested.The State House is currently operating under a power-sharing agreement between Republicans and Democrats. The House Speaker is still Republican Lisa DeMuth, but most co...