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Rep. Lisa Demuth elected speaker of Minnesota House in 67-65 vote
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Representative Lisa Demuth was elected speaker of the Minnesota House on Feb. 6, 2025, prevailing 67 to 65 in a roll-call vote. The closely divided chamber adopted power-sharing temporary rules and the speaker pledged cooperation across party lines.
Representative Lisa Demuth was elected speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives on Feb. 6, 2025, winning 67 votes to 65 in a roll-call election and was immediately administered the oath of office.
The vote followed formal nominations from both parties. Representative Baker nominated Demuth on behalf of the Republican caucus; Representative Igoe seconded the nomination. Representative Moller nominated incumbent Speaker Melissa Hortman on behalf of the DFL caucus; Representative…
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