Eichorn, a Republican from Grand Rapids, resigned in March after he was arrested and charged for allegedly soliciting a minor for sex. He represented District 6, which covers much of Crow Wing County as well as part of Cass and Itasca counties. The special election is April 29.

The winner of the April 29 special election will fill the District 6 seat left vacant by Justin Eichorn, who resigned last month after he was charged with soliciting a minor.

On Tuesday night, Keri Heintzeman won the Republican primary for Senate District 6 and will go up against the lone DFLer, Denise Siply, on April 29 in a special election.