Convicted Senator Mitchell to Resign | JQJO

Minnesota Senator Nicole Mitchell, convicted of felony burglary charges, will resign from her position on August 4th. Mitchell's resignation follows a jury conviction last week for first-degree burglary and possession of burglary tools. While Republicans repeatedly called for her resignation, Democrats initially defended her right to due process. Following the conviction, Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy joined the calls for her resignation, but Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson criticized the Democrats' delayed response.