The Supreme Court on Friday cancelled the special election for a metro House race later this month, finding Gov. Tim Walz set the date before state law requires.

November's elections left the House in a 67-67 even split, but Democratic Curtis Johnson was ruled ineligible due to residency requirements in District 40B, giving the GOP a temporary 67-66 advantage until a special election – which the DFL is almost certain to win – can be held.

The order should force Republicans back to the table for a power-sharing agreement, likely similar to the state Senate, which is also tied between Democrats and Republicans during what has become a contentious 2025 state House session.

The Minnesota Supreme Court has sided with Democrats in a power struggle with Republicans over control of the state House of Representatives

The Minnesota Supreme Court on Friday sided with Democrats in their interpretation of quorum question at the center of a power dispute in the state House, ruling that the 68 members need to be present to meet that threshold.

They said that in the Minnesota House of Representatives, a quorum, as according to the Minnesota Constitution, based on the current total number of seats is 68.

Minnesota’s Supreme Court ruled Friday that the state House of Representatives must have at least 68 members present in order to conduct business, handing a victory to Democratic-Farmer-Labor representatives boycotting the session.

The state Supreme Court agreed with Democrats that the magic number is 68 members. Patrick Mahomes is facing a personal heartbreak just days before the Kansas City Chiefs’ playoff game against the Buffalo Bills.