Democrat Senator Resigns Over Burglary?
In yet another Democrat scandal rocking state politics, Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell, a Democrat, is stepping down after being criminally convicted of burglary—a move that collapses the Democrats’ fragile one-seat majority in the state Senate.
Her conviction on July 18 follows months of pressure from Republican lawmakers and growing public outrage over her criminal behavior.
Mitchell, a former Air National Guard lieutenant colonel and TV meteorologist, was caught using burglary tools to break into her estranged stepmother’s home in the Detroit Lakes area. She claimed she was retrieving her late father’s belongings—but authorities weren’t buying it.
▶️ A convicted lawmaker. A collapsing majority. A state in political turmoil.
Her resignation—set to take effect no later than August 4—comes at a pivotal time when Minnesota’s voters are growing weary of soft-on-crime policies and ethical lapses from Democrat officials.
“This is unacceptable,” said Senate Republican Leader Mark Johnson. “Each vote Mitchell cast during this time tarnishes the integrity of the legislative body. This is a stain on Minnesota.”
Mitchell’s lawyer attempted to soften the blow, claiming she was trying to finish legislative tasks before stepping down. But for many Minnesotans, the damage is already done.
💥 And the chaos doesn’t stop there.
Just weeks ago, two Democrat lawmakers were targeted in shootings at their homes. One of them, Rep. Melissa Hoffman, tragically died—along with her husband and even their family dog.
These back-to-back incidents have raised serious concerns among voters about the decline of safety, order, and accountability in Democrat-run states.
🔔 As 2026 midterms approach, this resignation could shift control of the state—and send shockwaves through the national political map.
