36 Minnesota legislators are not seeking re-election

May 10, 2012

ST. PAUL, Minnesota: With the adjournment of the Minnesota State Legislature last Thursday, 36 legislators celebrated their last day in their seat. Most are retiring while some are running for another office. It marks the most retirements in a year since 1982, when 40 legislators called it quits.

Republicans currently hold majorities in both chambers, but retired in higher numbers than Democrats - 22 to 14. Thirteen - 9 Republicans and 4 Democrats - are leaving the Senate, while twenty-three - 13 Republicans and 10 Democrats - are retiring from the House.

Minnesota State Senate
Party		As of November 5, 2012	After the 2012 Election
	Democratic Party	30	39
	Republican Party	37	28
Total		67	67

Minnesota House of Representatives
Party		As of November 5, 2012	After the 2012 Election
	Democratic Party	61	73
	Republican Party	72	61
	Vacancy	1	0
Total		134	134

All 67 Senate seats and 134 House seats are up for election this year. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in these elections is June 5, 2012. The primary election day will be August 14, 2012.

See also

Propositions •	Recall	• Law

• 2012 election dates
• Minnesota State Senate elections, 2012
• Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2012
• State legislative elections, 2012