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Reporting on State Politics and Government

Murphy announces Maye Quade as her running mate

Murphy announces Maye Quade as her running mate

One day after winning the DFL Party’s backing for governor, Erin Murphy announced state Rep. Erin Maye Quade as her running mate, a longtime organizer who Murphy hopes will give her a boost among progressives heading into a competitive August primary race. Maye Quade is serving her first term in the House and previously worked…
by Briana Bierschbach

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Johnson, Murphy win party endorsements, but primary races loom ahead

Johnson, Murphy win party endorsements, but primary races loom ahead

At political party gatherings on Saturday, Republican activists picked Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson to carry the party’s banner in the governor’s race, while Democrats rallied around St. Paul state Rep. Erin Murphy’s campaign — but both candidates are facing organized, expensive primary races ahead in order to make it on the November ballot.  The endorsements…
by Briana Bierschbach

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DFLers endorse newcomer Matt Pelikan for attorney general over incumbent Lori Swanson

DFLers endorse newcomer Matt Pelikan for attorney general over incumbent Lori Swanson

Minnesota Democrats on Saturday endorsed Minneapolis attorney and DFL activist Matt Pelikan for attorney general, an unexpected upset over incumbent DFL Attorney General Lori Swanson. Pelikan won after a strong showing on the first ballot, when he garnered 47 percent of the vote to Swanson’s 52 percent. After the first ballot, Swanson withdrew from the…
by Briana Bierschbach

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House Commerce Chair Hoppe to retire

Joe Hoppe has served eight terms in the Minnesota House. His departure leaves only five days for potential replacements to step up before the filing period closes.
by Brian Bakst

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