by Paul Demko
Published: December 8, 2010
Tags: 2010 election, 2010 legislative races, David Bly, Jerry Newton, Margaret Anderson Kelliher, Mark Dayton, progressive
This month Ryan Greenwood is stepping down as political director for TakeAction Minnesota after five years in the post. Capitol Report sat down with Greenwood to discuss the outcome of that effort, the 2010 legislative races and his plans for the future.
by Charley Shaw
Published: December 1, 2010
Tags: 2010 legislative races, David Bly, District 25B, Kelby Woodard
DFL incumbent Rep. David Bly has officially lost in a recount by 37 votes to his Republican challenger in one of the most politically unpredictable legislative districts in the state.
by Charley Shaw
Published: November 30, 2010
Tags: 2010 legislative races, Rich Murray, Robin Brown
Republican Rich Murray, a businessman from Albert Lea, has officially defeated Rep. Robin Brown, DFL-Moscow Township, in District 27A by 57 votes.
by Charley Shaw
Published: November 29, 2010
Tags: 2010 legislative races, Carol Lewis, District 15B, King Banaian
DFL state House candidate Carol Lewis conceded defeat to Republican King Banaian in an open seat in the St. Cloud area that was decided by a mere 10 votes.
by Charley Shaw
Published: November 15, 2010
Tags: 2010 legislative races, 2010 legislative recounts
Three House races that were decided by less than one half of 1 percent will be recounted starting Nov. 29, according to Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie.
by Briana Bierschbach
Published: November 8, 2010
Tags: 2010 legislative races, Amy Koch, Chris Gerlach, Dave Senjem, Dave Thompson, David Hann, Doug Magnus, Geoff Michel, Minnesota Senate, Senate GOP Caucus
Former Senate Republican Minority Leader Dave Senjem, R-Rochester, will serve as one of six Assistant Majority Leaders next legislative session, after Republicans took control of the state Senate for the first time in 38 years.
by Briana Bierschbach
Published: November 5, 2010
Tags: 2010 legislative races, Mark Buesgens, Republican Party of Minnesota, Tom Emmer
State. Rep. Mark Buesgens, R-Jordan, has pleaded guilty to a September drunken driving charge and will perform 60 hours of community service, the Associated Press reported.
by Briana Bierschbach
Published: November 3, 2010
Tags: 2010 legislative races, Amy Koch, Dave Senjem, Larry Pogemiller, Majority Leader Larry Pogemiller, Minnesota Senate, Tom Bakk
DFL Sen. Larry Pogemiller says he will not seek the Minority Leader position in the DFL Senate Caucus after Republicans picked up 16 seats in Tuesday's election and claimed the majority in the chamber.
by Charley Shaw
Published: November 3, 2010
Tags: 2010 legislative races, automatic recount
There are three Republican legislative victories that appear to be heading for automatic recounts because the margin of victory was less than one half of 1 percent.
by Charley Shaw
Published: November 1, 2010
Tags: 2010 legislative races, Minnesota Senate, Minnesota Senate DFL Caucus, Minnesota Senate GOP Caucus
The Humphrey Institute political blog has an analysis that predicts the GOP falling short of taking the 13 seats needed to win back the Minnesota Senate. However, the Senate GOP should wipe out the DFL's veto-proof majority in tomorrow's elections.
