ST. PAUL — DFL candidate Doron Clark won Tuesday’s special election for a Minneapolis Senate seat that gives the chamber majority back to Democrats.
Clark earned 91% of the vote and Republican candidate Abigail Wolters 9%, according to the Secretary of State's office.
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The victory in Minnesota Senate District 60 in Minneapolis gave back Democrats the majority in the Senate after three weeks of power-sharing following the death of Sen. Kate Dziedzic , DFL-Minneapolis. Dziedzic's death on Dec. 28 pushed the Senate into a temporary 33-33 tie.
Leader Erin Murphy, DFL-St. Paul, released a statement following the results, praising Clark and saying that Dziedzic’s legacy will live on in their work.
"His election will restore the DFL majority that has accomplished so much for our state these past two years,” Murphy said. “Senator-elect Clark is a talented and accomplished leader who understands his district well. During this difficult time, for the Minnesota Senate and the people living in Senate District 60, we’ve been guided by the example of brilliant leadership set by the late Senator Dziedzic.”
DFL Senator-elect Clark lives in Northeast Minneapolis working full time in ethics and compliance at Medtronic. He served as Senate D60 DFL Chair in 2022. Some of his top priorities are public education, healthcare and housing for all, according to his campaign website.
"I am honored to be your Senator-elect and deliver the DFL majority back to the MN Senate. Thank you to everyone who knocked on doors, made phone calls, and supported our campaign," Clark posted on X after his victory. "I can't wait to get to work for all Minnesotans!"
During its tie, the Senate has been operating under a temporary power-sharing agreement , which was set on the session’s opening day on Jan. 14 and includes the establishment of co-presidents and equal control of committees.
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