A judge in Minnesota ruled on Friday that a Democrat state representative-elect “did not meet the residence requirements” to serve in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
District Court Judge Leonardo Castro issued an order saying DFL legislator-elect Curtis Johnson “is enjoined from taking the oath of office” as a member of the Minnesota House.
According to Alpha News, Republican legislative candidate Paul Wikstrum filed a lawsuit last month alleging Johnson “never established residency in House District 40B.”
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If Johnson isn’t seated, Republicans would, at least temporarily, gain a one-seat majority in the legislative chamber.
BREAKING: A judge rules that MN Democrat Curtis Johnson “did not meet the residency requirements and is not eligible to serve as the representative for Minnesota House District 40B.”
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