In the Aftermath of Lopez Franzen

Minnesota Report As we look at the DFL Senate Minority, we see a functional problem after the legislative session, which is it functional leaderless situation, post Senate Minority Leader Melisa Lopez Franzen (DFL-49, Edina) retirement announcement. Now, its not a...

Special Election Results Senate District 54 and House District 23B

Senate District 54 People have been walking through the door to the Cottage Grove VFW with smiles on their faces and their happy demeanor will pay-off. The final Hastings precinct has reported and former Rep and current County Commissioner is now...

Special Elections in the Southeast Suburbs and Southern MN

All eyes are on the results in Senate District 54 and House District 23B this evening to see if any trends for the General Elections on November 6th can be seen in advance. Even though these are local legislative contests, the impact of the Presidency of Donald J...

How Do the Two Halves of Senate District 54 Compare?

In 2014, a beneficial year for Republican House candidates, Rep. Dan Schoen (DFL-54A, Cottage Grove) prevailed with 7047 votes or 55.52% over Republican Matt Kowlaski with 5629 votes or44.35%. In 2016, the both House seats sat in the Republican column. In 54A, Keith...

Special Election Results in Districts 54 and 23B

Former State Representative Denny McNamara (R-Hastings) and Jeremy Munson (R-Lake Crystal), both Republican Party endorsed candidates, prevailed in last night in their respective Special Election Primary contests. Each election occurred in response to the resignations...