Is Minnesota House GOP ignoring the courts in dispute over Tabke’s seat? Not really
The House, not the courts, have the power to decide election challenges, according to Minnesota state law and the constitution.
Judge: DFL candidate’s election stands for Shakopee-area Minnesota House seat
State Rep. Brad Tabke, a DFL Minnesota House incumbent who narrowly won reelection, should be able to begin a new term, a judge ruled Tuesday — despite a GOP election challenge centering on a pool of ballots that were cast but never counted.
DFLer Brad Tabke’s victory stands in Shakopee-area race, judge rules
The ruling deals a blow to a Republican candidate who contested Tabke’s victory in court. But Aaron Paul can appeal the decision to the Minnesota Supreme Court.
MN District 54A race: Judge rules Brad Tabke's win stands
A lawsuit challenging the status of who will represent District 54A encompassing Shakopee in the Minnesota House of Representatives has been decided, with a Scott County judge deciding Brad Tabke's win stands in an election decided by only 14 votes.
Judge rules against special election in District 54A; Democrat Tabke holds seat
In her ruling, Scott County Judge Tracy Perzel denied the GOP's request, writing, "There is no basis in fact of law for holding a special election."
Judge rules DFL Rep. Tabke's win in Shakopee House race is valid in missing ballots case
In her ruling Tuesday morning, Perzel determined that the election in Shakopee is not invalid, and Tabke "remains the candidate with the most votes legally cast in the 2024 General Election."
Judge upholds election results in missing ballots case in Shakopee House 54A District
A judge ruled Tuesday that Democratic Rep. Brad Tabke is eligible to take seat 54A in Shakopee despite 20 missing ballots. Judge Tracy Perzel wrote in her order issued Tuesday that she found the testimony from voters whose ballots went missing to be sufficient evidence that “this election is not invalid,
Judge rules Democrat Brad Tabke wins disputed race in Shakopee while House leaders negotiate power-sharing
A Dakota County judge has ruled that incumbent Minnesota State Representative Brad Tabke will remain the winner in a closely-watched, and razor thin, victory in Scott County. Meanwhile, House leaders continue to try to negotiate a power-sharing deal.
Judge upholds DFL Rep. Brad Tabke’s win in House District 54A
On Tuesday, a judge rejected a request to nullify the results of Minnesota's House District 54A race and hold a special election, upholding DFL Rep. Brad Tabke's win.
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Judge rules DFL Rep. Brad Tabke won reelection, denies Republican request for special election
Rep. Brad Tabke, DFL-Shakopee, speaks on the House floor on April 4, 2024. Photo by Andrew VonBank/House Session Daily. A ...
Missing ballots case: Judge rules DFLer Brad Tabke's victory stands
DFL State Rep. Brad Tabke's narrow victory in the Shakopee-area Minnesota House race stands, a judge ruled Tuesday, but ...
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Judge rejects special election for 54A seat, Democrat Tabke wins seat
After the MN GOP filed a request to nullify incumbent Representative Brad Tabke’s election win, a judge on Tuesday rejected ...
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Judge announces DFL victory in MN district 54A as legislative session begins
A Scott County judge ruled that DFL candidate Brad Tabke won the House seat for the city of Shakopee Jan. 14. Tabke was ...
House DFL no-show imminent as Republicans leave taking speakership, removing Shakopee lawmaker on table
The Minnesota House GOP says it could still keep a DFL rep out of office even after a judge ruled he won reelection by a slim ...