ST PAUL, Minn. — Governor Tim Walz scheduled a special election for the vacancy left by the death of House Speaker Melissa Hortman. She represented House District 24-B, which encompasses parts of Anoka and Hennepin counties. The process:
> July 22: Deadline to file nomination papers.
> August 12: Primary election if necessary.
> September 16: Election.
Hortman, a Democrat, had represented the district since 2025.