From Rep. Sandra Feist <[email protected]>
Subject An important update about the Minnesota House of Representatives
Date January 9, 2025 6:50 PM
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Neighbors,

I’m writing with an important update on the state of the Minnesota House of Representatives. In November, Minnesotans voted for equal numbers of Democratic and Republican state representatives. A 67-67 tie in the 134-member Minnesota House of Representatives is extremely rare, but I see it as a golden opportunity for Democrats and Republicans to show Minnesotans that we can govern together on a bipartisan basis.

Unfortunately, my Republican colleagues have walked away from power sharing negotiations and are now attempting to *leverage a two-week plurality to assert two "years" of control over House activities.* During a January 6 press conference [ [link removed] ], Republicans confirmed their plan to try to use a two-week, one-seat advantage to seize control of the House for the next two years, even though Minnesotans voted for equal numbers of DFL and Republican state representatives.

Republicans also made clear that they would use their temporary one-vote advantage to unseat Brad Tabke of Shakopee, *a duly elected DFL state representative,* and order a special election regardless of the fact he won, in effect disenfranchising 21,980 voters who cast their ballots in the November election. That is outrageous -- *and has never been done in Minnesota history and sets a very problematic precedent that would create future instability for the House. *

I’m calling on my Republican colleagues to honor the election results and sign a power-sharing agreement. A majority in the Minnesota House requires 68 members, and Republicans have only 67 members. It takes 68 votes to pass a bill, which means *we must work together for Minnesota on a bipartisan basis to get things done.*

Democrats are ready to get to work. I am hopeful that a power-sharing agreement can be adopted before the new legislative session begins on January 14. At this time, my focus is on doing everything within my power to make that happen. I have no interest in denying quorum by not attending floor sessions, but *we cannot allow this illegitimate power grab to occur.*

I want to get to work with my Republican colleagues on January 14 and govern under shared power. This situation can be resolved, but first Republicans need to return to the negotiating table.

*I’m asking you to join me in the call and ask our colleagues on the other side of the aisle to show up to the negotiating table so we can work for Minnesota, together.*

 

Sincerely,  

Sandra Feist  

State Representative

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