ST. PAUL, Minn. — With the election of two state representatives to higher office Tuesday, Governor Tim Walz will need to schedule special elections for the vacancies. With House membership currently divided 67-67, the elections ae crucial for both Democrats and Republicans. Up for grabs:
> District 47-A: Had been held by Democrat Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger, who was elected to the Senate. The district comprises parts of Ramsey and Washington counties, including Maplewood and Woodbury.
> District 64-A: Had been held by Democrat Kaohly Vang Her, who was elected mayor of St. Paul. The district comprises neighborhoods in south St. Paul.
Walz has floated this tentative timeline:
> November 17: When he will announce a schedule.
> November 18: Window opens for candidacy documents to be filed.
> November 25: End of candidacy filing period.
> December 16: Primary elections if necessary to narrow fields.
> January 27: Elections.
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