Minnesota DFL disavows local party's endorsement of convicted felon Judd Hoff for House race.

The Minnesota DFL disavows local party chapter's endorsement of convicted felon Judd Hoff for Minnesota House race. Hoff, who was convicted of second-degree felony assault, was endorsed by Senate District 12 Democrats. State DFL Chair Ken Martin denounced Hoff's endorsement and called for the local unit to withdraw it immediately. Republicans criticized the DFL for initially backing Hoff in the first place.