Minnesota is holding a special election to fill the seat of the late lawmaker Melissa Hortman, who was tragically assassinated along with her husband. This election is pivotal not only for determining control of the Minnesota House but also highlights rising fears of political violence that have permeated the campaign. Voters are heading to the polls in a suburban district shaken by these events, with candidates expressing their inability to fill the significant void left by Hortman. In the wake of her death, there are broader discussions about the impact of political violence on democracy and community safety.