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Jim Graves suspends Congressional campaign
It's been just six weeks since Graves, who lost to Republican U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann by just 1 percent last year, had announced his intention to earn a rematch with Bachmann in 2014
Bachmann’s surprise retirement spurs speculation about GOP field
**UPDATED** U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann's surprise decision to not seek re-election has produced a frenzy of speculation about who might seek the GOP nomination in Minnesota's most conservative congressional district. At least a dozens names have been floated as possible successors to the four-term incumbent.
Bachmann announcement draws national attention
Bachmann's role at the forefront of the Tea Party movement made her a magnet for conservative Republican donors and Democratic activists, and both groups might be sad to see her go
Paper Trail: Bachmann knew about payments made to Iowa senator
In the affidavit, former Bachmann chief of staff Andy Parrish said the congresswoman was aware of the arrangement to pay Sorenson, who was running her Iowa presidential campaign, but she did not know the payments violated the state Senate ethics rules.
Bachmann holds huge financial advantage over DFLer Graves
Graves, who last week announced his intent to win a rematch against Bachmann, again finds himself at a significant disadvantage. But the report also marks something of a downturn in fundraising prowess for Bachmann.
DFLer Jim Graves announces bid for the 6th District
Graves’ campaign manager, Aaron Wells, confirmed his plans to the St. Cloud Times Thursday morning. Graves, a hotel executive from St. Cloud, nearly beat Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann last fall for the seat , which covers the northern Twin Cities suburbs and St. Cloud. Graves lost by less than 5,000 votes on Nov. 6, the closest any Democrat has come to toppling Bachmann.
Bachmann, Nienow decry lack of accountability in Medicaid spending
U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann came to the state Capitol on Tuesday to call for increased transparency for the state's $8 billion-per-year Medicaid program.
Gay marriage lobby: Ready, set…
No matter what comes of their efforts, two Democratic lawmakers from Minneapolis know they will be accused of moving too fast.
19A special: From St. Peter to St. Paul
St. Peter Democratic Rep. Terry Morrow went unchallenged last fall in his race for House District 19A, but his sudden retirement from the seat in December enticed nearly a dozen candidates to jump into the special election to replace him.
Clark Johnson wins DFL special primary in House District 19A
Clark Johnson, a professor at Minnesota State University in Mankato, won the House District 19A primary race with about 66 percent of the vote, or 241 total votes. Farmer Karl Johnson came in second place with 26 percent of the vote, while St. Peter Mayor Tim Strand and educator Robin Courrier each garnered about 5 percent of the vote or less.
Fields take shape in 14A, 19A elections
The 2013 legislative session may be in its second week, but it’s campaign season once again in two Minnesota House districts after recently re-elected lawmakers opted to take national lobbying jobs instead of returning to St. Paul.
Election results spoil GOP’s party
What began as a practically giddy collection of Republican activists at the Hilton Minneapolis Bloomington on Tuesday night turned into a scene of despair by the wee hours of Wednesday morning.
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