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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Thompson out, Seifert releases delegates

The race for the GOP’s gubernatorial endorsement shifted dramatically after delegates voted for a third time, and it appeared Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson was heading toward winning. “I see no reasonable path to victory and I don’t want to attempt to lock this convention up,” Sen. Dave Thompson told the delegates. He had 27.6 percent…
by Catharine Richert

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Democrats endorse Franken for second term

Democrats endorse Franken for second term

Minnesota Democrats  Saturday endorsed Senator Al Franken for a second term at their state convention in Duluth. Franken joked with delegates that he plans to win by more than the 312 vote margin he won by 2008. In his speech Franken talked about the importance of investing in education, health care and workforce development. And he…
by Mark Zdechlik

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Johnson edges ahead on second ballot

Johnson edges ahead on second ballot

Still no endorsement for governor at the Republican state convention in Rochester, but one candidate gained some support on the second ballot. It takes 60 percent to win the endorsement. Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson got 38.7 percent in the second round of voting, up 6 points from the first ballot. He is in the lead.…
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Democrats endorse Dayton for a second term

Democrats endorse Dayton for a second term

Minnesota Democrats formally gave their backing to Gov. Mark Dayton’s re-election bid at their state convention today in Duluth. In accepting the endorsement Dayton recited a list of his accomplishments over the past three and a half years, including a tax increase on the state’s top earners, the legalization of same-sex marriage and a minimum…
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First ballot shows another tight race

There was no endorsement for governor on the first ballot at the GOP state convention in Rochester, and all four candidates seeking t to run against Gov. Mark Dayton in November will be on the second ballot. Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson came in first with 33.07 percent of the vote. He’s among the candidates…
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GOP gubernatorial candidates make opening pitches

GOP gubernatorial candidates make opening pitches

Four candidates seeking the Republican Party’s endorsement to run against Gov. Mark Dayton in November focused on messages of electability and conservative convictions in their addresses to the party faithful. Marty Seifert, Rob Farnsworth, Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson and state Sen. Dave Thompson, R-Lakeville are in a four-way competition for the endorsement. Two others…
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Democrats pick Simon for secretary of state

Democrats pick Simon for secretary of state

Delegates at the DFL state convention in Duluth have endorsed state Rep. Steve Simon over state Rep. Debra Hilstrom to run for Minnesota Secretary of State. Simon is an attorney who lives in Hopkins. For the past two years he has chaired the House elections committee. Making his case to delegates, Simon said as secretary…
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McFadden wins GOP U.S. Senate endorsement

McFadden wins GOP U.S. Senate endorsement

After 10 rounds of voting, Mike McFadden has won his party’s endorsement to run against Sen. Al Franken in the general election this fall. “I look forward to taking the fight to Al Franken,” McFadden said to delegates at the GOP state convention in Rochester, who paused the voting process early Saturday morning after seven…
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GOP desire to win driving convention suspense

Even by Republican Party insiders’ standards, the showdown between St. Louis County Commissioner Chris Dahlberg and businessman Mike McFadden for the U.S. Senate endorsement is a surprise. Dahlberg has had a strong showing since the first ballot, while state Sen. Julianne Ortman, R-Chanhassen, was considered the frontrunner for the endorsement when the convention started. Now,…
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McFadden takes the lead on 9th ballot

On the 9th ballot, Sunfish Lake businessman Mike McFadden surged ahead in a close contest for the U.S. Senate endorsement. He came out with 53.17 percent of the vote, while St. Louis County Commissioner Chris Dahlberg, who had the lead until this round of balloting, secured 44.98 percent of the vote. McFadden fell 134 votes…
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