District 40B special election rescheduled for March 11

Governor Walz issued a new writ of special election on Wednesday for the vacancy in MN House District 40B to be held on March 11, 2025.

Interested candidates must file with the Secretary of State by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11. If a special primary is needed, it will be held on Feb. 25.

The special election had previously been called for Jan. 28, but then was canceled after a judge ruled that Walz called the election prematurely. The two candidates who were on that ballot were David Gottfried (DFL) and Paul Wikstrom (GOP). The candidates must file again. Any ballots that were submitted in January have been voided and will not count. Voters must vote again with new ballots for the rescheduled special election.

The Roseville Reader will publish more information about the candidates after February 12 when the candidate filings are final.

Voting Logistics

To find out which legislative district you live in, type your address into the Polling Place Finder on the Secretary of State website.

For up to date information about a potential Special Primary on Feb. 25, visit the Secretary of State website here.

For the Special Election, voters in MN House District 40B can vote absentee starting March 5, but due to the short timeline, the Secretary of State recommends dropping ballots off at one of the in-person locations instead of mailing them. You can vote in-person on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at your polling place between 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. For up to date information about early and absentee voting, view the information on the Secretary of State website.

If you aren’t yet registered to vote, you can pre-register by February 17 or register at your polling place on election day.

Regional news coverage related to this special election:

Democrats and Republicans reach deal to end Minnesota House stalemate (Minnesota Star Tribune, Feb. 5, 2025)

Minnesota House DFL, GOP strike agreement to end stalemate (Minnesota Public Radio, Feb. 5, 2025)

House DFL, Republicans reach power-sharing deal, ending struggle that stalled session (Pioneer Press, Feb. 5, 2025)

Previous District 40B special election coverage from the Roseville Reader:

House District 40B waits for governor's new writ of special election

House District 40B, which represents parts of Roseville and Shoreview, is still without representation in the MN House and the special election needed to fill the vacancy is in limbo.

The Roseville ReaderNaomi Krueger

Candidate Forum planned for Jan. 16 for House District 40B Special Election

The League of Women Voters of Roseville Area is hosting a candidate forum for the special election in House District 40B on Thursday, Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the Roseville City Council Chambers at City Hall.

The Roseville ReaderNaomi Krueger

MN House 40B disputes continue, while candidates campaign for Special Election

Two candidates will vie for the MN House 40B Special Election at the end of the month to represent parts of Roseville and Shoreview, but in the meantime the seat will be vacant when the Legislature returns to the Capitol next week.

The Roseville ReaderNaomi Krueger

Curtis Johnson resigns seat for MN House 40B

Curtis Johnson (DFL), former Roseville School Board member, has resigned his seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 40B, after a Ramsey County District Court ruled in favor of his opponent’s lawsuit challenging his residency.

The Roseville ReaderNaomi Krueger

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