ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO) – Governor Tim Walz has set a special election for April 29 to replace former state Sen. Justin Eichorn, who resigned his seat in District 6 last week amid allegations he solicited sex from a minor.
Bloomington Police arrested Eichorn on March 17 as part of a prostitution sting in which an undercover officer impersonated a 17-year-old girl. Eichorn sent Walz his letter of resignation Thursday morning after he was charged in federal court with attempted coercion and enticement of a minor.
So far, at least eight candidates, seven Republicans and one Democrat, have announced their candidacy for the district that stretches from Grand Rapids to Brainerd and includes parts of Cass, Crow Wing, and Itasca Counties.
The window to file for candidacy with the Secretary of State’s Office opens on Wednesday and closes at 5 p.m. on April 1. A primary will be held on April 15, two weeks before the special election.
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