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Democrats — and abortion rights — dominated the 2023 elections. Here are 5 takeaways

Democrats — and abortion rights — dominated the 2023 elections. Here are 5 takeaways

Voters mobilized for abortion rights, from approving an amendment in Ohio to reelecting Kentucky's Democratic governor. Plus, Black candidates made history in Rhode Island and Philadelphia.
by Rachel Treisman

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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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Unfurled! Minnesota state flag public submissions revealed

Unfurled! Minnesota state flag public submissions revealed

Minnesotans hoping to influence the look of their new state flag like their stars and their loons — lots and lots of loons. There are loony ideas, too, including a pitch with a hot dish at the fore.
by MPR News Staff and Dana Ferguson

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St. Paul elects school board members Allen, Carrillo, Franco, Valliant in sweep for teachers’ union

St. Paul elects school board members Allen, Carrillo, Franco, Valliant in sweep for teachers’ union

Voters chose four winners from seven candidates for the Saint Paul Public Schools board: Incumbent Chauntyll Allen, returning board member Yusef Carrillo, plus newcomers Carlo Franco and Erica Valliant.
by Becky Z. Dernbach

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Reinert easily wins Duluth mayoral contest over two-term incumbent Larson

Reinert easily wins Duluth mayoral contest over two-term incumbent Larson

A former Duluth City Council member and state legislator, Roger Reinert campaigned on a need for new leadership in the city while strengthening core services. He beat incumbent Emily Larson, winning 60 percent of Tuesday night’s vote.
by Dan Kraker

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