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Election 2022

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Everything you need to know about the local, state and federal elections in 2022.

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Minnesota makes bid for earlier 2024 presidential primary

Minnesota makes bid for earlier 2024 presidential primary

National Democrats are considering a shakeup in the states that lead off the White House nominating contest. Minnesota party leaders make their pitch Thursday but would have several hurdles to clear.
by Brian Bakst

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In campaign, Jensen vents over medical board

In campaign, Jensen vents over medical board

The Republican-endorsed candidate for governor, Dr. Scott Jensen, has been publicly sparring with a state board that has repeatedly reviewed his medical license. This week, he suggested board members will lose their positions if he becomes governor.
by Brian Bakst

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Minnesota 2nd District rematch between Craig and Kistner ‘a toss-up’

Minnesota 2nd District rematch between Craig and Kistner ‘a toss-up’

This year’s race for Congress in Minnesota’s 2nd District is expected to be one of the most hard-fought House races in the country with millions spent on each side. Incumbent Rep. Angie Craig faces a rematch with Republican Tyler Kistner, and outside analysts expect a close race. 
by Mark Zdechlik

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GOP candidates for Minnesota attorney general; the high price of gasoline

GOP candidates for Minnesota attorney general; the high price of gasoline

Republicans believe they have a real chance to unseat DFL Attorney General Keith Ellison this year, but who will be their candidate? We talked to GOP endorsed hopeful Jim Schultz and his primary challenger Doug Wardlow.  And gas prices are an issue in the campaign, why are they so high and how long will prices stay high?
by Mike Mulcahy and Jessica Bari

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Senate Democrats call for tighter gun restrictions

Senate Democrats call for tighter gun restrictions

DFLers in the Minnesota Senate want gun measures to be on the agenda if there’s a special legislative session, but at least one majority Republican says the laws already on the books need to be enforced.
by Tim Pugmire

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Gov. Walz reflects on session, looks towards November

Gov. Walz reflects on session, looks towards November

The stage is set for a full matchup between incumbent Governor Tim Walz and GOP challenger, former state senator and physician Scott Jensen. Candidate filings closed yesterday. Walz joins Cathy Wurzer for a brief conversation.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aron Woldeslassie

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The race in Minnesota’s first Congressional District and what's next at the Capitol

The race in Minnesota’s first Congressional District and what's next at the Capitol

Republican Brad Finstad and Democrat Jeff Ettinger will face off in the August special election to fill the remainder of the term of the late U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn. Each won their party primary this week. MPR News host Mike Mulcahy talks with them both and also about what’s next after the Legislature ended its session without passing tax cut and spending bills. 
by Mike Mulcahy

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Field of Hennepin County Attorney candidates grows to 7

Former Washington County judge Tad Jude, a Republican, joins former judge Martha Holton Dimick, former Minnesota Bar Association president Jarvis Jones, former Hennepin County Chief Public Defender Mary Moriarty, former Minneapolis City Council Member Paul Ostrow, assistant Ramsey County Attorney Saraswati Singh and Minnesota House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler.
by Matt Sepic

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