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Democrats win 2 special Minnesota House races amid immigration crackdown

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6 days ago

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...