Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued two writs of special election Monday afternoon, looking to fill two vacancies that will open in the State House of Representatives on Tuesday. Both vacancies will be in districts currently held by a DFLer.

Gov. Tim Walz has set a date for special elections to fill vacancies in two House districts, each of which covers part of the Twin Cities.

The seats in St. Paul and Woodbury are open following the election of former Rep. Kaohly Vang Her as St. Paul Mayor and Rep. Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger to the Senate.

Minnesota will hold special elections in January to fill the House seats of Reps. Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger and Kaohly Vang Her, who were both elected to other offices earlier this month.