Convicted Minnesota State Sen. Nicole Mitchell to Resign by Aug. 4, Attorney Says

Nicole Mitchell. (Photo by Anna Paige/Fargo Forum pool photo via the North Dakota Monitor)

(North Dakota Monitor) – Sen. Nicole Mitchell, a Woodbury Democrat who was found guilty of first-degree burglary and possession of burglary tools, will resign from the Minnesota Senate by Aug. 4, her attorney said in a statement.

The first-term senator will resign no later than Aug. 4 at 5 p.m., once she finishes four tasks: completes outstanding legislative projects, wraps up ongoing constituent services, transitions legislative staff and obtains health insurance for her son, according to the statement from Dane DeKrey, who helped defend Mitchell during the recent five-day trial.

The unusual resignation announcement means Mitchell will continue to represent her constituents for up to two weeks as a convicted felon. It also means that Democrats will lose their one-seat majority in the 34-33 Minnesota Senate until Gov. Tim Walz calls a special election to replace her.

Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson, R-East Grand Forks, criticized Mitchell’s decision to remain in the Senate for up to two weeks.

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