This month Ryan Greenwood is stepping down as political director for TakeAction Minnesota after five years in the post. Capitol Report sat down with Greenwood to discuss the outcome of that effort, the 2010 legislative races and his plans for the future.

DFL incumbent Rep. David Bly has officially lost in a recount by 37 votes to his Republican challenger in one of the most politically unpredictable legislative districts in the state.

Republican Rich Murray, a businessman from Albert Lea, has officially defeated Rep. Robin Brown, DFL-Moscow Township, in District 27A by 57 votes.

DFL state House candidate Carol Lewis conceded defeat to Republican King Banaian in an open seat in the St. Cloud area that was decided by a mere 10 votes.

Three House races that were decided by less than one half of 1 percent will be recounted starting Nov. 29, according to Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie.

Former Senate Republican Minority Leader Dave Senjem, R-Rochester, will serve as one of six Assistant Majority Leaders next legislative session, after Republicans took control of the state Senate for the first time in 38 years.

State. Rep. Mark Buesgens, R-Jordan, has pleaded guilty to a September drunken driving charge and will perform 60 hours of community service, the Associated Press reported.

DFL Sen. Larry Pogemiller says he will not seek the Minority Leader position in the DFL Senate Caucus after Republicans picked up 16 seats in Tuesday's election and claimed the majority in the chamber.

There are three Republican legislative victories that appear to be heading for automatic recounts because the margin of victory was less than one half of 1 percent.

The Humphrey Institute political blog has an analysis that predicts the GOP falling short of taking the 13 seats needed to win back the Minnesota Senate. However, the Senate GOP should wipe out the DFL's veto-proof majority in tomorrow's elections.