1992 Minnesota House of Representatives election

The 1992 Minnesota House of Representatives election was held in the U.S. state of Minnesota on November 3, 1992, to elect members to the House of Representatives of the 78th Minnesota Legislature. A primary election was held on September 15, 1992.

Quick facts All 134 seats in the Minnesota House of Representatives 68 seats needed for a majority, Majority party ...

1992 Minnesota House of Representatives election

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All 134 seats in the Minnesota House of Representatives 68 seats needed for a majority
Majority party Minority party   Leader Dee Long Steve Sviggum Party Democratic (DFL) Ind.-Republican Leader since July 11, 1991 April 17, 1992 Leader's seat 60A–Minneapolis 28B–Kenyon Last election 80 seats 54 seats Seats before 79 55 Seats won 87 47 Seat change 8 8 Popular vote 1,186,532 1,003,381
Speaker before election Dee Long Democratic (DFL) Elected Speaker Dee Long Democratic (DFL)

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The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) won a majority of seats, remaining the majority party, followed by the Independent-Republicans of Minnesota. The new Legislature convened on January 5, 1993.