The Latest Breaking News from the Minnesota Supreme Court

St. Paul, Minnesota, tenant repair and rent-deduction ballot initiative will be on Nov. ballot

Voters in St. Paul, Minnesota, will decide on an initiated measure on Nov. 3 that would allow tenants to arrange certain repairs to their residences when their landlords do not complete the repairs after receiving written notice.

Ballotpedia · Sep 10

Mike Lindell long denied Trump’s loss in 2020, now he rejects his loss in GOP gubernatorial primary forcing involvement of Minnesota Supreme Court

“I don’t care what it costs."

We Got This Covered · Sep 1

Mike Lindell challenges Minnesota GOP primary loss as state Supreme Court rejects recount bid

Mike Lindell, a prominent Trump supporter, is challenging his Republican primary defeat in Minnesota. The Minnesota Supreme Court rejected his request for a broader recount of the gubernatorial primary ballots. Lindell had argued for a more extensive review of ballots cast in both parties. He plans to appeal the ruling…

The Economic Times · Aug 30

In some states that say they elect judges, governors choose them instead

State supreme court races have become pivotal in current legal battles over issues including abortion, elections, education, the environment and LGBTQ rights. With more than 80 state supreme court seats up for election this year in 33 states, voters have the potential to shape the future of their states for…

The Conversation · May 21, 2024

More seats were open in nation’s largest cities and school districts than in the previous three cycles

Welcome to the Thursday, February 8, 2024, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · Feb 8, 2024

845 candidates answered Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey in 2023

Welcome to the Wednesday, January 24, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · Jan 24, 2024

The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, January 19, 2024

Half of the bills acted on this week are in states with Democratic trifectas. 

Ballotpedia · Jan 19, 2024

Minnesota Supreme Court to hear challenge of new felon voting law

The Minnesota Supreme Court will hear a challenge to a new law that automatically restores voting rights to people convicted of a felony who are still on parole, probation, or supervised release in the state.

Ballotpedia · Jan 19, 2024

Proposed NewRange copper-nickel mine in Minnesota suffers fresh setback on top of years of delays

The proposed NewRange Copper Nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota has suffered a fresh setback

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023

Effort to remove Trump from Minnesota ballot wrestles with a thorny question: What is an insurrection?

Supreme Court Justices in Minnesota heard arguments in the lawsuit attemping to remove Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023