Republican Keri Heintzeman easily defeated her DFL opponent Denise Slipy in a special election for Minnesota Senate District 6 Tuesday night.
Unofficial results from the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office have Heintzeman capturing 12,751 votes (60%) to Slipy’s 8,376 (40%) in a district that stretches from Brainerd up to Grand Rapids.
“I am profoundly grateful to the residents of Senate District 6 for their overwhelming support,” said Heintzeman, a former district director for Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign in Minnesota.
“This victory is a testament to the power of conservative values and the enduring spirit of our community. As your senator, I will fight tirelessly to protect our freedoms, reduce government overreach, and ensure that every tax dollar is spent wisely. Together, we will build a future where families thrive, businesses grow, and our children inherit a legacy of liberty.”
Heintzeman, the wife of state Rep. Josh Heintzeman and the mother of six children, won the GOP nomination earlier this month in a crowded Republican primary election. She and her husband will be the second married couple serving concurrently in the legislature.
The District 6 seat was vacated in March following the resignation of former Republican Sen. Justin Eichorn, who was federally charged after he allegedly attempted to solicit a minor for prostitution.
Heintzeman’s victory means Republicans will have 33 seats in the state Senate to the DFL’s 34. The Minnesota House is tied at 67 members a piece.
Anthony Gockowski
Anthony Gockowski is Editor-in-Chief of Alpha News. He previously worked as an editor for The Minnesota Sun and Campus Reform, and wrote for the Daily Caller.
