WCCO’s Susie Jones sat down for an interview with Gov. Tim Walz. They talk about his possible attempt at a third consecutive term in office, the political divisions facing Minnesota and the country, the assassination of Melissa Hortman and more.

Brooklyn Park voters will vote to fill the vacant seat of Rep. Melissa Hortman, who was killed last month in a politically motivated assassination.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has called a special election to fill the seat formerly held by Democratic House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, who authorities say was assassinated at her Twin Cities home​ in June.

Candidates have until July 22 to file for office in the special election for House District 34B in the Brooklyn Park area.

Hortman represented House District 34B, a district that includes Brooklyn Park, as well as parts of Champlin and Coon Rapids.

Filings for House Seat 34B opened on July 15 and closes on July 22. The primary will be held in August followed by a special election in September. One month after Representative Melissa, her husband Mark, and their dog Gilbert were killed, people could start filing to fill her House seat.

Brooklyn Park councilmember Christian Eriksen announced Tuesday he is running for the Minnesota House seat previously held by Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman.

Former Brooklyn Park City Council member Xp Lee announced his candidacy for former Rep. Melissa Hortman’s House seat on Monday, following current Brooklyn Park City Council member Christian Eriksen’s announcement on July 7. Neither candidate has officially filed for the race, according to the Secretary of State records.

The article Special Election Set After MN Rep. Melissa Hortman’s Killing; Primary Planned for August appeared first on Maple Grove Patch. ST. PAUL, MN — A special election will be held this fall to fill the Minnesota House District 34B seat left vacant by the killing of State Rep. Melissa Hortman, officials announced Friday.