Minnesota Democrats have disavowed a local party chapter’s endorsement of a legislative candidate who has a violent criminal history and is accused of stalking the Republican lawmaker he is challenging. Democrats in District 12 endorsed Judd Hoff this month to run for a central Minnesota seat that has been held by Republican Rep.
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Democrats have disavowed a local party chapter’s endorsement of a state House candidate who has a violent criminal history and is accused of stalking and harassing the Republican lawmaker he is challenging.
“Democrats must withdraw their endorsement of this repeat criminal,” GOP Rep. Josh Heintzeman, of Nisswa, said in a statement. “For years he has harassed and stalked Rep. Franson by digging through her trash, publishing her address and contact information, filming her at her private residence, and relentlessly sending rude and threatening messages online.”
“We all have a responsibility, regardless of party or ideology, to reject violence in our politics — we can and should expect better from candidates for elected office,” the Democratic leader said.
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