Minnesota lawmaker Nicole Mitchell to resign
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Democratic state Sen. Nicole Mitchell has faced calls from fellow Minnesota lawmakers for her immediate resignation since her conviction on Friday. The jury deliberated for three hours before finding her guilty of first-degree burglary and possession of burglary tools.
On Friday, Nicole Mitchell officially resigned from her seat in the Minnesota Senate, marking the latest seat at the Capitol that will need to be filled via a special election.
Political control of the Minnesota Senate could be up for grabs following Democratic state Sen. Nicole Mitchell's conviction on felony burglary charges. The latest: The first-term senator from Woodbury is facing growing pressure to resign in the wake of Friday's guilty verdict,
Democratic Minnesota State Sen. Nicole Mitchell plans to resign by early August following her burglary conviction, her attorneys said Monday.