Sen. Nicole Mitchell resigns early following felony conviction

ST. PAUL, Minn. — State Senator Nicole Mitchell has officially resigned from office.

Mitchell had previously announced plans to step down on August 4th, saying she needed time to finish legislative work and secure health benefits for her son.

State Senator Nicole Mitchell/Facebook

However, in a Facebook post, Mitchell said today would be her final day in the Senate.

“I am stepping down from my MN Senate seat today, but I cannot do that without expressing my gratitude. Thank you to my family, friends, and constituents who shared with me the issues they care about and trusted me to work on their behalf. It has been a true honor to serve the state of Minnesota and the community I grew up in,” said the statement.

Her resignation follows a conviction on two felony charges related to breaking into her estranged stepmother’s home.