Politics & Policy
DFL endorses Erin Murphy for governor
One opponent, Rep. Tim Walz, pledged to go on to a primary. State Auditor Rebecca Otto’s plans were unclear.
Rebecca Otto
Politics & Policy
Turnout numbers offer a tale of two very different caucus nights for DFL, GOP
DFLer Tim Walz and GOP candidate Jeff Johnson won their parties’ preference polls. But the DFL also saw a record turnout for the caucuses. The GOP? Not so much.
Politics & Policy
Why Bernie Sanders matters so much to the Minnesota governor’s race
Organizers are trying to translate the support Sanders got in Minnesota in 2016 into electoral influence — and setting their sights on the race for Minnesota governor.
Politics & Policy
What Minnesota gubernatorial candidates are doing while you’re on vacation
The general election is more than a year away, but many of the 17 (!) candidates for governor are already crisscrossing the state, appealing to party activists, fine-tuning their message — and raising money.
Politics & Policy
Power struggle: Rebecca Otto goes to court over state auditor duties
For the first time in 30 years, a court is grappling with a case that could dramatically change the role of one of Minnesota’s constitutional officers.
Politics & Policy
Otto suspects political motivations behind bill undercutting state auditor’s office
“There were games being played,” State Auditor Rebecca Otto says of a bill that allows local governments to hire private firms to do the audits that her office now performs.
Politics & Policy
Simon narrowly wins secretary of state race; Auditor Otto and AG Swanson cruise
The Independence Party’s grasp on major party status is also on the bubble.
Politics & Policy
Otto trounces Entenza in auditor race
“This race came down to love versus money,’’ Otto told supporters Tuesday night. “Love still trumps money.’’
Politics & Policy
Minnesota’s primary marked by low turnout — and the power of incumbency
Wins by Jeff Johnson and U.S. Senate candidate Mike McFadden highlight an election that saw less than 10 percent of registered voters cast ballots.
Politics & Policy
No love lost: how the Otto-Entenza race became the most contentious campaign in Minnesota
Well-known Democrat Matt Entenza has a shot to unseat incumbent State Auditor Rebecca Otto in the DFL primary. Why he wants to do so is another matter.
Politics & Policy
Capitalizing on PolyMet rift, Republicans mining DFL votes on Iron Range
The proposed copper and nickel mining project is dividing pro-mining Democrats in northeastern Minnesota and environmentalists.
Politics & Policy
Entenza’s late move to take on Otto draws ire of DFL leaders
Just minutes before the deadline, former DFL House Minority Leader Matt Entenza files paperwork to challenge DFL State Auditor Rebecca Otto.
Political Agenda
Randy Gilbert gets out early in GOP bid for state auditor
Gilbert tried for the GOP endorsement for auditor in 2010 but lost to Pat Anderson.
