Jeff Johnson

Aug 6, 2015

Dayton drew big inaugural checks after election

Some checks flowed in as late as April, although a Dayton political adviser said it was a matter of money being collected months after it was pledged.

Oct 17, 2014

Dayton vows more increases in school aid

Gov. Mark Dayton vowed to once again boost per-pupil funding for the state’s public schools, which he said still remains in the middle of the pack when compared with other states.

Oct 10, 2014

Good polling news for DFL, but how good?

Two recently released polls, SurveyUSA/KSTP television and Rasmussen Reports, give Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton a substantial but not overwhelming lead.

Sep 3, 2014

A first look at this fall’s partisan coalitions

Given these results of recent polls, Dayton and Franken’s strategy for November is simple: hold on to what they’ve got and concentrate on getting out the vote.

Aug 27, 2014

Poll shows Dayton, Franken with single-digit leads

The same poll, which targeted likely Minnesota voters, put Dayton’s overall job approval rating at 51 percent.

Aug 27, 2014

Home care workers vote to form union met with GOP criticism

Republicans and anti-union activists had questioned the state law throughout the organizing process.

Aug 26, 2014

Dayton leads Johnson head-to-head in SUSA/KSTP poll

Both polls used to examine the governor's race this month have produced similar results in the U.S. Senate contest.

Aug 15, 2014

‘Minnesota Nice’ governor’s race? Unlikely

Independent expenditure groups now play an increasingly important role in establishing the tone in major races.

Aug 15, 2014

What did the primary tell us about November?

Sifting through results for general-election clues.

Aug 13, 2014

Convention focus pays off for Johnson

Facing formidable opposition from Rep. Kurt Zellers, R-Maple Grove, former House Minority Leader Marty Seifert, and retired venture capitalist Scott Honour, Johnson trumpeted his status as the party’s endorsee throughout the summer-long primary campaign.

Jul 8, 2014

The Capitol Note: Frantic House race spawns legal challenges, more allegations of violence

The legal challenges and allegations in the race between Rep. Phyllis Kahn and her primary challenger, Mohamud Noor, have reached new heights in the feverish race for Minneapolis' House District 60B.

Jul 7, 2014

Former Gov. Quie bucks party, endorses Abeler and Seifert

Former Republican Gov. Al Quie, in a very Al Quie move, has now thrown his weight between two candidates running primary elections against the GOP's endorsed candidates in statewide races.