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Sen. Joe Manchin announces he won't seek reelection in 2024

Sen. Joe Manchin announces he won't seek reelection in 2024

West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin will not seek reelection to the Senate in 2024, Democrats have a narrow majority and face and uphill battle to retain his seat.
by Deirdre Walsh

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State Sen. Kelly Morrison launches bid for Phillips' U.S. House seat

State Sen. Kelly Morrison launches bid for Phillips' U.S. House seat

Kelly Morrison, an OB-GYN who has served in the Legislature for five years, has helped advance policies guaranteeing access to reproductive health care in Minnesota.
by Dana Ferguson

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6 takeaways from the third Republican primary debate

6 takeaways from the third Republican primary debate

At the GOP debate in Miami, five Republicans sparred over top issues include the Israel-Hamas war, Ukraine, China, abortion and Social Security. Here's what you need to know.
by Sarah McCammon

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Minnesota voters backed school funding, union-endorsed candidates at the polls

Minnesota voters backed school funding, union-endorsed candidates at the polls

Minnesota voters on Tuesday approved the majority of funding questions from school districts. Union-endorsed candidates took significant school board wins. Here’s a look at what happened.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Roslyn Harmon declares victory in tight race for Golden Valley mayor

Roslyn Harmon declares victory in tight race for Golden Valley mayor

With all precincts reporting, Roslyn Harmon, a nonprofit leader, led city council member Gillian Rosenquist by 26 votes. Harmon is poised to become Golden Valley’s first Black mayor.
by Becky Z. Dernbach

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Minnesota Supreme Court rejects bid to bar Trump from primary ballot

Minnesota Supreme Court rejects bid to bar Trump from primary ballot

The court on Wednesday said that the primary is a party-run process. It didn’t rule out revisiting the issue later of whether former President Donald Trump can appear on Minnesota general election ballots in 2024 if he wins the Republican nomination.
by Dana Ferguson

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Minneapolis City Council President Jenkins survives strong election challenge

Minneapolis City Council President Jenkins survives strong election challenge

Andrea Jenkins narrowly defeated challenger and political newcomer Soren Stevenson to retain her 8th Ward seat. Jenkins’ unofficial victory is also a rare come-from-behind win.
by Jon Collins

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