by Betsy Sundquist
Published: March 17, 2010
Tags: Alan DeKruif, Cy Thao, David Carlson, Debbie Johnson, Jack Baker, Jason White, Jeremiah Ellis, Jeremy Kalin, Jeremy Lindman, Jessica Webster, Jim Carlson, Jim Vickerman, Katie Hatt, Kevin Dahle, Kim Hummel, Lisa Fobbe, Margaret Anderson Kelliher, Marion Greene, Marty Seifert, Michael Brodkorb, Michelle Benson, Mike Garber, Mike Kaess, Pat Pariseau, Patrick Munro, Rena Moran, Rob Lambert, Robert Barrett, Russell Goudge, Sheldon Anderson, Steve Dille, Steve Murphy, Taylor Gronau, Ted Daley, Tom Nordyke, Tony Schmitz, William Paulsen
If it’s possible to judge a legislator’s re-election vulnerability solely on the number of challengers that he or she attracts, then Lisa Fobbe, Jim Carlson and Kevin Dahle should probably watch their backs.
Jeremiah Ellis won the DFL-endorsement to fill an open state House seat in St. Paul. Ellis defeated three challengers at Saturday's endorsing convention to secure party backing. He hopes to replace Rep. Cy Thao, who is not seeking a fifth term at the Capitol.
The DFL endorsement for the seat being vacated by Rep. Cy Thao will likely be determined at tomorrow's Senate District 65 convention. In a district dominated by Democrats, the endorsement will be a key factor in who ultimately prevails in the contest. But there could be a DFL primary.
Members of the House Labor and Consumer Protection Division this morning marked their last meeting of the biennium with cookies and milk.
by Betsy Sundquist
Published: February 22, 2010
Tags: 2010 Minnesota Legislative Races, Bob Erickson, Bruce Hentges, Charles Miller, Cy Thao, Dan Severson, Dave Thompson, Dean Mahlstedt, Debbie Johnson, Debbie White, Don Arnosti, Gene Pelowski, Gregory Paquin, Jen Peterson, Jeremiah Ellis, Jessica Webster, Jim Vickerman, John Kriesel, John Pederson, Karla Bigham, Katie Hatt, Kim Hummel, Linda Higgins, Margaret Anderson Kelliher, Marion Greene, Mark Ritchie, Marty Seifert, Mary Olson, Michele Bachmann, Michelle Benson, Mike Garber, Nathan Atkins, Pat Pariseau, Paul Gazelka, Paul Koering, Paul Thissen, Randal Wilson, Raymond Dehn, Rena Moran, Richard Cohen, Steve Dille, Tarryl Clark, Taylor Gronau, Taylor Stevenson, Theresa Stokes, Tim O'Driscoll, Tom Nordyke, Tony Schmitz
Eight Minnesota legislative incumbents -- five DFLers and three Republicans -- are facing challenges from members of their own parties this year, not counting six incumbents who have said that they aren't seeking re-election and have fellow party members lining up to succeed them.
Thao's decision not to seek a fifth term representing House district 65A has set off something of a political frenzy in his central St. Paul district.
Minnesota state Rep. Cy Thao, DFL-St. Paul, doesn't intend to seek a fifth term in the House, according to a report today on Minnesota Public Radio.
by Betsy Sundquist
Published: February 10, 2010
Tags: 2010 Minnesota Legislative Races, Brita Sailer, Cy Thao, David Francis, Gail Kulick Jackson, Geoff Michel, Jeremy Kalin, Jim Vickerman, John Marty, John Ward, Margaret Anderson Kelliher, Pat Pariseau, Paul Rosenthal, Sandy Rummel, Steve Murphy, Tarryl Clark
Fifteen more Minnesotans have registered campaign committees with the state to run for the state Legislature this year -- and one has dropped out of a House race in the east metro.
State Rep. Cy Thao has been fined $3,000 and ordered to repay the state $1,721 for violating campaign finance rules.
State Rep. Cy Thao will face a challenger for the DFL endorsement. Jeremiah Ellis, who currently works for the St. Paul Public Schools, intends to run against the four-term St. Paul legislator.
