Minnesota voters elected a split state House. Republicans seized power anyway.
Minnesota voters elected a split state House. Republicans seized power anyway.
Even when Republicans have a lot of power, it often will not be enough,
cross-posted from: https://midwest.social/post/21882690
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/24378813
Summary
In Minnesota's evenly split state House (67-67), Republicans have temporarily seized control by exploiting a judicial ruling that disqualified a Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) legislator, giving the GOP a 67-66 edge.
Despite the lack of quorum and an upcoming special election likely to restore the tie, Republicans unilaterally elected a speaker and are blocking another DFL candidate certified as the winner after a recount.
Critics label this a "coup," reflecting broader trends of minority rule and disregard for democratic norms.
Legal challenges are underway to restore balance.
