Johnson Re-elected In MN District 1

Minnesota State Senator Mark Johnson was re-elected in District 1 Tuesday.  The Republican and Senate Minority Leader received almost 68 percent of the ballots cast, compared to 32 percent for DFL challenger Bjorn Solberg.  Johnson spoke to R&J News about his victory.

Johnson also talked about his and the Republican party’s priorities for the 2027 Minnesota Legislature.

With Republicans winning 28 of 67 Minnesota Senate seats, the DFL will be the majority party in the Senate in 2027.