Live Results: April 29 Iowa and Minnesota Legislative Special Elections

This Tuesday, vacancies will be filled in the Iowa State House and Minnesota State Senate.

Polls in both contests close at 9:00 PM Eastern.

Minnesota State Senate District 6

Democrats hold a narrow 34-32 advantage over Republicans in the Minnesota State Senate. There is one vacancy. All seats will be up for a four-year term in 2026.

In District 6, Republican Justin Eichorn resigned in March after being indicted. Eichorn was in his first term, winning by a 64% to 36% margin in 2022.

Keri Heintzeman won an eight-candidate GOP primary on March 15. She will meet Democrat Denise Slipy on Tuesday's ballot.

Iowa State House District 78

Republicans hold a 67-32 edge in the Iowa House of Representatives. The single vacancy will be filled Tuesday. Members serve four-year terms; the next elections are in 2026.

District 78 incumbent Sami Scheetz resigned on April 1 to take a new role on the Linn County Board of Supervisors. He was unopposed for reelection in 2024, after being elected by a 68% to 32% margin in 2022.

The nominees are Democrat Angel Ramirez and Republican Bernie Hayes.

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