Legislative primaries shake out across Minnesota
The shape of all 201 Minnesota legislative contests this fall is now set after more than 40 primary races across the state were settled on Tuesday. In some instances, DFLers and Republicans won...
View ArticleMinnesota 2012 primary races (so far) recount free
Secretary of State spokeswoman Pat Turgeon confirmed Wednesday that no races are heading to a recount as of yet. One race got close: North Minneapolis' House District 59B DFL primary featured a slight,...
View ArticleWho punched their ticket to the Capitol on Tuesday?
For most candidates getting past the primary election is merely the first electoral hurdle that must be surmounted prior to joining the Legislature. But for candidates in districts that tilt heavily in...
View ArticlePrimary turnout even lower than expected — with exceptions
Secretary of State Mark Ritchie predicted a low voter turnout for Tuesday's primary election, putting his estimate at around 15 percent participation from eligible voters. As it turns out, the state...
View ArticleTerra Cole will pursue recount in North Minneapolis House contest
A recount will be conducted on Thursday to confirm the outcome of the closely contested DFL primary in House District 59B. Raymond Dehn defeated Terra Cole by just 19 votes in the North Minneapolis...
View ArticleDehn mends fences, prepares for 59B election
Raymond Dehn has already faced most of the hurdles he will encounter on his way to the state Capitol. The first came when Dehn joined a crowded field of candidates vying for the open North Minneapolis...
View ArticleMeet the freshmen: House DFL (part 1)
As he talked about meeting with thousands of potential voters on the campaign trail, Jason Metsa found himself using a certain word, and paused to acknowledge what it meant. “Those people are now my...
View ArticleThe Capitol Note: MN GOP stands behind MacDonald despite legal troubles
The state Republican party will stand behind state Supreme Court candidate Michelle MacDonald despite legal troubles stemming from an intoxicated driving allegation.
View ArticleProtests push prospects for special session
Gov. Dayton and Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk have proposed a special session to deal, in part, with the state’s racial disparities.
View ArticleStatus Report: Soccer, Trump visit, pipelines and primaries
Here are a few highlights from political and government news in Minnesota over the past few days, and a peek at what lies ahead. U.S. Bank Stadium: The construction project that roiled the Legislature...
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