CROWN, Minn. – A leading Republican in the Minnesota House, Ken Daudt, is resigning mid-term. Daudt offered no explanation but said the resignation is effective February 11. He is 50 years old. Since 2011 Daudt has served House District 27-B, which includes Saint Francis, Princeton, Zimmerman and other parts of Sherburne, Isanti, Mille Lacs and Anoka counties. There will be a special election to fill the seat. Going into the 2024 session, the House was controlled controlled 69 to 64 by Democrats

Daudt. A former car salesman and business manager. Also an aviation enthusiast and pilot.