Overview

• Prosecutors say Vance Boelter killed Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband and attempted to assassinate Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, with a list of other targets found in his notebook.
• On June 25, the House approved a 424-0 resolution led by Rep. Kelly Morrison calling for unity and a rejection of political violence nationwide.
• House Democrats have urged Speaker Mike Johnson to increase members’ security allowances, but he has not yet announced any additional funding for office protections.
• A 2024 Brennan Center for Justice survey found that 43% of state lawmakers received threats during their most recent term, highlighting a broader rise in politically motivated attacks.
• Party leaders and experts warn that intensified threats could deter moderate candidates and push more extreme figures into public office, potentially reshaping future elections.