ST PAUL - Minnesota DFL Chair Ken Martin released the following statement condemning Minnesota Republicans’ transparent attempt to seize a majority that voters did not give them - in fact, more Minnesotans voted for DFL candidates for House than for Republican candidates.

“On the anniversary of January 6, we will not entertain any pearl clutching from Minnesota Republicans,” said Minnesota DFL Chair Ken Martin. “Despite failing to win a majority and losing the popular vote for House, Minnesota Republicans have stopped at nothing to try to override the will of the voters to seize power. House Republicans have even suggested they will refuse to seat a duly elected DFL legislator - the height of an abuse of power. Republicans should honor the power sharing agreement and drop their efforts to deny representation to voters in DFL districts. We will not stand by and allow their attempts at illegitimate power grabs to go unanswered.”