Lege races starting to come into focus

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.

2010 Legislative Races

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Published: March 17, 2010
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Names are linked to campaign committee websites, when available Senate District Incumbent DFL challengers GOP challengers 1 Sen. LeRoy Stumpf, DFL-Plummer Russell Walker, R-Warroad; Roger Schmitz, R-Newfolden 2 Sen. Rod Skoe, DFL-Clearbrook Dennis Moser, R-Clearbrook 3 Sen. Tom Saxhaug, DFL-Grand Rapids Dan McGuire, R-Baudette 4 Sen. Mary Olson, DFL-Bemidji John Carlson, R-Bemidji 5 Sen. David Tomassoni, DFL-Chisholm Matt Matasich, R-Virginia 6 Sen. Thomas Bakk, DFL-Cook Jennifer Havlick, R-Silver Creek Township 7 Sen. [...]

Republicans line up to challenge incumbent DFL lawmakers

Minnesota Republicans, buoyed by national congressional gains and an increasing tide of conservative sentiment, are queueing up to challenge incumbent DFL state legislators this year.

35 candidates ready to take on legislative incumbents in 2010 (access required)

More than 14 months before the 2010 general election, 19 people have filed with the Campaign Finance Board to run for the state Senate in 16 districts, and 16 have filed to run for House seats.

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