Legal Victory Gives Minnesota GOP 1-Seat Majority in State House

The balance of power in the Minnesota State House of Representatives shifted from a tie to a one-member GOP majority due to a successful residency challenge.

The state Capitol building of Minnesota in St. Paul, on Aug. 17, 2013. Karen Bleier/AFP via Getty Images

When the votes were counted after the Nov. 5 general election, the 134-seat Minnesota State House of Representatives membership was tied at 67 Democrats and 67 Republicans.

As of Dec. 20, that tally temporarily sits at 67 Republicans and 66 Democrats.