Winner announced in DFL primary for state House special election to replace Rep. Richardson
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Bianca Virnig won the primary and became the Democratic nominee for the special election for Minnesota House District 52B, according to the state DFL Party.
Rep. Ruth Richardson, DFL-Mendota Heights, resigned from her position of state representative in September. The special election will be held on Dec. 5 to fill her role.
Minnesota DFL states that Virnig currently serves on the school board for ISD 196 — which covers Eagan, Apple Valley and Rosemount.
Other candidates in the race include Cynthia Lonnquist, a Republican, and Charles Kuchlenz, a Libertarian.