CANDIDACY

Gov. Walz Announces Special Election to Fill Late Speaker Hortman’s Seat

The state representative was killed in her home on June 14.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (KVRR) – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued a writ of special election to fill the vacancy left by the death of former Speaker Melissa Hortman. That announcement was made on Friday, July 11. The special election will be held on Tuesday, Sep. 16, 2025, for District 34B in Anoka and Hennepin Counties. A special primary election for nominations…

Patrick Hart Announces Candidacy for North Dakota State Auditor

Hart previously worked as an auditor for North Dakota's Department of Agriculture.

BISMARCK, N.D.–Patrick Hart announced he is running for state auditor on Wednesday Morning. Hart previously worked as an auditor for North Dakota’s Department of Agriculture and Public Service Commission. He is also a small-business owner and contractor. Hart spoke about his years of experience as an auditor saying, “I’ve proven I can help North Dakota spend its money more wisely,…

Former Circuit Court Judge to Announce Run for U.S. House

Current Republican U.S. Rep. Kristi Noem is running for governor

SOUTH DAKOTA — A former circuit court judge is planning to run for South Dakota’s U.S. House seat as a Democrat. Tim Bjorkman will announce his candidacy on Thursday. Bjorkman’s campaign says in a statement that he plans to deliver solutions to problems rather than promoting partisan squabbling. Secretary of State Shantel Krebs is competing with Dusty Johnson in the…