A special election was held in the U.S. state of Minnesota on November 5, 2024, concurrently with the state general election, to elect a new member for District 45 in the Minnesota Senate. This was caused by the resignation of Democratic–Farmer–Labor (DFL) senator Kelly Morrison, who successfully sought election to the United States House of Representatives in Minnesota's third congressional district.
Background On June 6, 2024, District 45 incumbent Kelly Morrison resigned her seat, citing her full-time campaign for Minnesota's 3rd congressional district and her desire for the special election to her seat to be held during a general election.
District 45 is located in southwestern Hennepin County, containing the municipalities around Lake Minnetonka. In the last election in 2022, Morrison won with 56 percent of the vote.
The special candidate filing period was from June 10 to June 11, 2024.
The primary election was held on August 13, 2024.
Democratic–Farmer–Labor primary
Candidates
Nominee Ann Johnson Stewart, former state senator from district 44
Eliminated in primary Emily Reitan, business consultant Kyle Jasper Meinen
Results 2024 Minnesota Senate District 45 Special Democratic-Farmer-Labor Primary Party Candidate Votes % Democratic–Farmer–Labor PartyAnn Johnson Stewart 3,701 58.92 Democratic–Farmer–Labor PartyEmily Reitan 2,432 38.72 Democratic–Farmer–Labor PartyKyle Jasper Meinen 148 2.36 Total 6281 100
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee Kathleen Fowke, candidate for the seat in 2022
Results 2024 Minnesota Senate District 45 Special Republican Primary Party Candidate Votes % RepublicanKathleen Fowke 2,574 100 Total 2,574 100
General election The special general election was held November 5, 2024.
Results 2024 Minnesota Senate District 45 Special Election Party Candidate Votes % Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Ann Johnson Stewart 29,791 52.43 RepublicanKathleen Fowke 26,969 47.47 Write-in 58 0.10 Total 56,818 100
See also List of special elections to the Minnesota Senate
References
External links Elections & Voting - Minnesota Secretary of State
Official campaign websites Ann Johnson Stewart for Minnesota State Senate District 45 (DFL) Emily Reitan for Minnesota Senate District 45 (DFL) Kyle J Meinen Instagram (DFL) Kathleen Fowke For Senate (Republican)