The Senate is back to full strength after two vacant seats were filled on Tuesday, with Democrats once again having a one-seat majority.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO) – The Minnesota Senate will be back to all seats filled on Tuesday morning. Swearing-in ceremonies are being held for Senator-Elect Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger of Woodbury and Senator-Elect Michael Holmstrom from Buffalo.

The Minnesota Legislature is almost back to full strength, with two new members joining the state Senate this week. The big picture: A series of resignations related to members' legal troubles and several unexpected deaths — including the June assassination of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman — prompted six special elections across the state this year.

The DFL is projected to keep control of the Minnesota Senate after two seats were up for election Tuesday. Democrats are expected to keep a 33-32 advantage in the state Senate, after the resignation of DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell and the death of Republican Sen. Bruce Anderson left two spots open.

Minnesota voters selected one Democrat and one Republican to fill two open State Senate seats, preserving the chamber’s slim Democratic majority.

DFL senators in Minnesota are asking federal lawmakers to reverse a new ban on hemp-derived THC products, which was approved as part of the federal government funding bill.

Michael Holstrom Jr. is the projected winner of Senate District 29. The seat was previously held by Republican Sen. Bruce Anderson, who died in July 2025.

Republican State Sen. Rich Draheim announces he’s not seeking reelection, Former State Representative Jeremy Munson (R) announces his candidacy for State Senate District 22 seat.