Larry Hopkins attributes his victory to increased awareness of the special election. He thanked those who helped with his campaign and looks forward to serving Itasca County.

Minnesotans are voting for Itasca County Board, Two Harbors City Council, Rock Ridge School Board and referendums in the Pequot Lakes, Pine River-Backus and Nevis school districts.

Former State Sen. Justin Eichorn resigned from the Senate on March 20. He had been arrested in Bloomington three days earlier for soliciting a minor for prostitution.

There are now eight GOP candidates from which voters will choose in the April 15, 2025, special primary election to fill the seat left by Justin Eichorn's resignation.

The local DFL organizing unit endorsed its own chair, Denise Slipy, at its convention Sunday, March 30, 2025 — two days before the special election filing window closes.

Samuel Patrick Grigsby of Grand Rapids entered the Senate District 6 race, the fourth DFLer to do so. Two days later, the local party endorsed another candidate.

Denise Slipy joins a widening pool of candidates filing ahead of the April 15 special primary. The election comes in the wake of Justin Eichorn's arrest and resignation.

Ruud opted not to join the crowded field vying for the state Senate seat left vacant by Justin Eichorn's resignation, pointing to her various other commitments.

Everything voters in Crow Wing, Cass and Itasca counties should know about the upcoming special senate election, including dates and deadlines, polling places and candidates.

A special primary election for Senate District 6 will be April 15, and the general election will be April 29, to fill the seat vacated by Justin Eichorn's resignation.