Gov. Tim Walz has set a date for special elections to fill vacancies in two House districts, each of which covers part of the Twin Cities.

The DFL is projected to keep control of the Minnesota Senate after two seats were up for election Tuesday. Democrats are expected to keep a 33-32 advantage in the state Senate, after the resignation of DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell and the death of Republican Sen. Bruce Anderson left two spots open.

St. Paul resigned from the House on Monday as she prepares to take on her new role as mayor of St. Paul. Her defeated two-term incumbent Melvin Carter in the Nov. 4

Election wins for two state representatives Tuesday put Minnesota on track to beat its record of most special elections in one year.

Minnesota will hold special elections in January to fill the House seats of Reps. Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger and Kaohly Vang Her, who were both elected to other offices earlier this month.

The Minnesota Legislature is almost back to full strength, with two new members joining the state Senate this week. The big picture: A series of resignations related to members' legal troubles and several unexpected deaths — including the June assassination of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman — prompted six special elections across the state this year.

The Minnesota Senate is back to full strength after two vacant seats were filled on Tuesday, with Democrats once again having a one-seat majority.

Successful bids from two current House members mean there will be two more special elections, though likely not before the end of the year.

Results posted by the Minnesota Secretary of State's Office show 60 of the 96 school referendum questions passed.