Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell, a Democrat, plans to resign from her position next month after she was convicted of breaking into her estranged stepmother’s home.
The news of her resignation came Monday from Mitchell’s attorney, who said the lawmaker will step down from her role Aug. 4.
Mitchell, 51, is taking the extra time to get health insurance for her son and finish up some outstanding legislative duties, her lawyer said.
Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat, said he will call a special election to fill Mitchell’s seat in the St. Paul suburbs before February, when the legislature reconvenes.
Minnesota Democrats hold a one-seat majority in the Senate.
Republican leaders were upset that Mitchell was allowed to keep serving as a lawmaker while the case played out, and were further aggravated by the delay in her resignation.
“Senator Mitchell was convicted of two felonies; she doesn’t get to give the