Leaders at the Capitol say Minnesota has chance to ‘go really big’ on housing
A budget surplus, DFL control and high needs leave housing leaders at the State Capitol feeling optimistic.
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Why the GOP lost in the suburbs – Minnesota’s largest voting bloc
More votes were cast in suburbs in the seven-county metro area than in Greater Minnesota or in Minneapolis-St. Paul, and many suburban voters cared about abortion.
MinnPost analysis: DFL turns GOP talk of midterm dominance into ‘trifecta’ of its own
It’s a huge win for DFL Gov. Tim Walz, who won’t have to worry about things like his agenda going nowhere in the GOP-controlled Senate or his commissioners being fired.
Ellison, Blaha win narrowly for AG and auditor; Simon headed to 3rd term
In Tuesday’s election, Ellison kept up the DFL’s AG winning streak, which started in 1970. Republicans trailed in every statewide race, imperiling the party’s shot at its first statewide victory since 2006.
Walz wins as Jensen’s counterpunch on crime, inflation didn’t appear to work in suburbs
Walz, a former congressman from the state’s southern-most district, defeated GOP nominee Scott Jensen, a maverick state senator and family physician who became a pandemic questioner with a national following.
Much at stake for Minnesota voters, candidates on Election Day
In a return to pre-pandemic voting patterns, more of the vote — likely about 75 percent — will be in person on Election Day, rather than by mail or at early voting sites. Here’s a look at what’s at stake.
What a governor, state lawmakers can and can’t do to restrict abortion in Minnesota
Is abortion access settled law in Minnesota? Listening to DFL and Republican candidates might leave you feeling confused. This MinnPost guide to abortion law in Minnesota has you covered.
DFL-associated Alliance for a Better Minnesota is 2022’s top independent political funder
The Alliance has already spent $13.8 million of the $15.8 million it has collected, and nearly all of it has been spent producing and airing TV and online ads against GOP nominee for governor Scott Jensen.
Walz, Jensen say they were called to serve Minnesota from classroom, doc’s office
For DFLer Tim Walz, it was after his high school students were questioned at a campaign rally for then-President George W. Bush. For Republican Scott Jensen, it was a call from the producers of Laura Ingraham’s FOX News program during the pandemic.
Walz-Jensen race for Minnesota governor closes where it started: COVID-19
During a 60-minute debate that sounded more like an argument, Gov. Tim Walz defended the state’s response to the pandemic and GOP challenger Scott Jensen criticized it. In turn, Walz attacked Jensen’s national prominence as a COVID skeptic and Jensen defended it.
Abeler-Rehrauer contest northwest of Twin Cities among 10 legislative races to watch in suburbs
Urban voters are reliably Democratic and, increasingly, rural voters are safely Republican. But there are votes to be won and legislative seats to be claimed by both parties in suburban districts.
Former Gov. Jesse Ventura endorses DFLer Tim Walz for reelection in Minnesota
Ventura, a former Navy Seal and onetime professional wrestler, called his endorsement of any major party candidate unprecedented. But the one-term governor cited Walz’s response to COVID-19 and the threat to abortion rights as reasons for changing tactics.
Tepid reactions from Crockett, Jensen as Trump endorses their Minnesota campaigns
In a general election, Trump’s support can be as damaging among independent voters as it is helpful among the GOP base.
MinnPost poll: Inflation, abortion, crime top Minnesota voters’ priorities
While crime and inflation were cited as top issues by voters of both parties, they were more often of concern to those who identify with the Republican Party. Abortion was an issue mostly for Democratic-supporting voters.
Walz, Jensen trade talking points and rehearsed zingers in penultimate debate
Within the confines of a strict format with questions posed by regional TV reporters that focused on issues, not politics, the debate covered little new ground but did offer some memorable moments.
MinnPost poll: DFLer Walz has slight edge over GOP’s Jensen in close Minnesota governor’s race
The DFLer was preferred by 47% of those polled while Jensen was preferred by 42%. When a similar sampling was asked in June, Walz and Jensen were virtually tied with 42% supporting Walz and 40% supporting Jensen.
Election mail check: Exaggerated abortion, gas tax claims common in Minnesota legislative races
A look at two pieces of hit lit aimed at DFL state House candidate Ethan Cha of Woodbury and GOP incumbent Rep. Greg Boe of Chanhassen.
Tax collections up, but state economic consultant predicts three-quarter recession in Minnesota beginning now
IHS Markit predicts U.S. GDP will decline and unemployment rates will rise. Meanwhile, state economists are working to determine how a recession will affect tax collections.
The state of 2022 early voting in Minnesota: It’s not 2020 anymore
So far, 2022 is looking like a comparable – though slightly better – year for early and mail voting than 2018, the last midterm and governor election in Minnesota.
So much for a sleepy secretary of state race: Simon-Crockett contest attracts national headlines, money
The down-ballot contest is this year one of a handful of secretary of state races across the U.S. testing whether the Donald Trump-led denial of the 2020 election results has political potency.
