Sen. López Franzen not running for reelection
MN State Senator Melisa Lopez Franzen Credit: Minnesota Legislature
Minnesota Senator Melisa López Franzen has announced she will not be running for reelection this fall.
The senator announced her decision Wednesday.
López Franzen currently serves as the Senate DFL Leader, and her current district represents communities such as Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka and Edina.
She will hold her position until her current term ends.
López Franzen is joining an ever-growing list of state lawmakers who have announced they won’t be running for reelection following the release of new legislative maps. CLICK HERE for a full list.