Senate District 6

The Republican won all but 11 of 80 precincts in Senate District 6 in her April 29, 2025, special election victory. Seven precincts that voted red in 2022 flipped.

According to unofficial results, Keri Heintzeman earned 60.27% of the vote in the race against DFLer Denise Slipy for Senate District 6.

Republican Keri Heintzeman and DFLer Denise Slipy are running for the Minnesota Senate in the April 29 special election. Find results here after polls close.

DFLer Denise Slipy raised the majority of her funds after the primary. Republican Keri Heintzeman's pace has slowed, but her totals are still far above Slipy's.

The DFL candidate answered questions about subjects ranging from rising cost of living, housing and child care to education, abortion and gun ownership.

The DFL said Heintzeman violated individual contribution limits. Heintzeman said she confirmed the legality of her donations with the state campaign finance board.

According to a news release, Keri Heintzeman said she plans to prioritize face-to-face conversations with voters through door-knocking efforts before the election.

Precinct-level results from the April 15 special primary for Republicans reveal Keri Heintzeman's dominance in a crowded field.

According to unofficial results, Keri Heintzeman earned 46.77% of the vote among the eight candidates and will move on to the general election, facing DFLer Denise Slipy.

The field of eight GOP candidates will be narrowed to one after Northern Minnesota voters weigh in April 15, 2025. The winner will face DFLer Denise Slipy in the general election.