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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Minnesota races called by AP

Here’s a list of winners called by the Associated Press that were largely expected. (Thanks to MPR’s Molly Bloom.) MN CD3 – Erik Paulsen – GOP MN CD5 – Keith Ellison – DFL MN CD4 – Betty McCollum – DFL SD58 – Linda Higgins – DFL SD59 – Larry Pogemiller – DFL SD60 – Scott…
by Paul Tosto

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GOP wins MN41A and 41B

MPR reporter Tom Weber Tweets GOP success in west metro House races. GOP-er Downey wins re-election in MN House district 41a (Edina); endorsement by former rep Erhardt for DFL-er wasn’t enough. The Humphrey Institute’s Larry Jacobs gave us a heads-up on this earlier: Laura Brod’s retirement in 25A opens seat to Mick McGuire, and former…
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DFL likely to hold MN Senate but here are four seats GOP may win

Democrats hold 46 of 67 Senate seats in Minnesota but Humphrey Institute’s Larry Jacobs says the GOP has a strong shot to take four seats . They are: Lisa Fobbe, 16A, against Dave Brown in GOP district Rick Olseen, MN 17, against Sean Nienow in GOP district – DFL Kevin Vickerman running against GOP’s Doug…
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Curious case of MN Senate 12 district

Humphrey Institute political analyst Larry Jacobs is particularly interested in what happens tonight in the District 12 seat for Minnesota Senate. Jacobs says: Incumbent GOP Paul Koering (zapped for dining with gay porn star) was defeated by GOP candidate Paul Gazelka and is running always difficult write-in campaign. He faces a young DFL candidate Taylor…
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DFL has a shot at three MN seats as it works to hold majority

Humphrey Institute’s Larry Jacobs says DFL-ers will be challenged to hold their majority in the Minnesota House — but they do have a chance to take three GOP seats. He writes: Doug Magnus has left to run for Senate leaving an opening in 22A for former DFL leader Ted Winter. Laura Brod’s retirement in 25A…
by Paul Tosto

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Video: Larry Jacobs on governor, congressional races

MPR’s Jon Gordon interviews Humphrey Institute’s Larry Jacobs on the Minnesota governor’s race and a look at the state’s congressional races. Worth your time. We’re making it easy, by the way, to track Minnesota House and Minnesota Senate results. Stay tuned. And post below and tell us what you’re seeing tonight in your part of…
by Paul Tosto

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Someone will be disappointed tonight

Both parties are confident heading into the night.
by Tom Scheck

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Some political scenes from tonight

MPR’s correspondents are all out tonight bringing results, news and perspective. Reporters Tim Pugmire and Mark Zdechlik sent us a couple quick dispatches. Pugmire puts us at the scene for the Minnesota governor’s race. The Minneapolis Hilton Hotel is election night headquarters for Mark Dayton and the Minnesota DFL. We’re in the Minneapolis ballroom on…
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MN57A in East Metro a bellweather race?

Humphrey Institute political scientist Larry Jacobs is our sherpa tonight as we make our way through the Minnesota House and Senate results. One he’s particularly interested in: The MN House race for retiring DFL-er Karla Bigham in district 57A. There, GOP candidate John Kriesell is running “an energetic campaign using a Segway” after losing both…
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