Melissa Hortman
American politician
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assassination of Charlie Kirk
- In Assassination of Charlie Kirk: The fallout
…the case of Minnesota legislator Melissa Hortman and her husband, who were assassinated in June. The suspect in that case had a hit list that included the names of dozens of Democratic politicians.
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Political Violence in the U.S. in the 21st Century
- In Political Violence in the U.S. in the 21st Century: 2025: Assassination of Minnesota legislator
Melissa Hortman. As they arrived, the suspect was shooting Hortman’s husband, Mark.
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Walz
- In Tim Walz: Life as a politician
Melissa Hortman and her husband and the attempted assassinations of Democratic state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette. Walz led the state in mourning, saying of his friend Hortman: “She was a formidable public servant. A fixture and giant in Minnesota. She woke up…
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