The last two election cycles have witnessed wave elections for both parties that tilted the Minnesota House of Representatives in polar opposite directions.
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In the swing district of HD 11B, circumstances have turned an incumbent pairing into a dual primary free-for-all
While this November’s legislative elections might still seem far off, the scene in east-central Minnesota’s House District 11B is marked by immediacy on both sides of the aisle.
Read More »Flurry of retirements sets off scramble for House, Senate seats
It’s not uncommon for a legislator or two to announce their retirements after the end of session. But 2012 has seen more last-minute departures than many political pros can ever recall.
Read More »GOP Rep. Crawford won’t seek re-election
Citing a mild heart attack the Friday before Memorial Day, Crawford said he and his family had grown concerned about his health.
Read More »Some key endorsing conventions still lie ahead
In recent weeks, local party activists around Minnesota have commandeered many a school auditorium to endorse candidates for state House and Senate races.
Read More »As endorsing season looms, MN legislators scrambling to finalize election plans
House and Senate races across the state are rapidly shaking out after the release of the 2012 legislative map last month. And with local endorsing conventions set to take place throughout March, incumbents and challengers alike have little time to make decisions about their political futures.
Read More »Legislative contests come into focus
House and Senate races across the state are rapidly shaking out following the release of new legislative maps.
Read More »Potential 3-way race for DFL nod in House District 8B taking shape
Former DFL Rep. Tim Faust, Pine City official Nathan Johnson and Quamba Mayor Tom Ladwig Jr. are plotting a run against first-term GOPer Roger Crawford, who unseated Faust in 2010.
Read More »Pine City official looks to challenge GOP Rep. Crawford in House District 8B
The city planner of Pine City, Minn., Nathan Johnson, has filed to run as a DFLer against Crawford in central Minnesota's House District 8B.
Read More »Rank-and-file House Republicans press their case for limiting spending to $34B — no matter what
Republican Rep. Steve Drazkowski and others say they have accepted the $34 billion number. But in their eyes, this means that they have already “compromised” on the budget — even if it’s only with other Republicans.
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