Minnesota Senate Democrats today rejected a Republican motion to expel Senator Nicole Mitchell, the Democrat who is currently on trial for felony first-degree burglary. Senate Republicans also offered the motion to expel Sen. Mitchell during the 2024 legislative session, but it failed when every Democrat voted to rule it out of order.  

Senator Eric Lucero (R-St. Michael) issued the following statement.   

“By voting to protect Sen. Mitchell, Democrats have shown they value partisanship over principles. Her presence in the Senate, while on trial for felony first-degree burglary, is an insult to Minnesotans and to justice. The Senate must hold itself to a higher standard. Minnesotans deserve leaders who are accountable, and today Senate Democrats failed them by once again shielding Sen. Mitchell.”