Federal Candidate Filings and Leadership PACS (MN)

Federal Report The reports for federal candidates show an interesting picture in Q1 of the election cycle. We have list all candidates who have filed. US Senate name office_full party_full state receipts disbursements cash_on_hand_end_period debts_owed_by_committee...

Fischbach Cometh

Minnesota Report Former State Senator and short-lived Lt Governor Michele Fischbach (R-MN) announce her reentry into politics by challenging Congressman Collin Peterson (DFL-MN07). Last election, Peterson had a closer than normal election finishing with 52.10% over...

Minnesota Was One Heartbeat Away From Being Wisconsin or Michigan

Here is food for thought or a DFL Doomsday Scenario granted its a little morose. What if  Minnesota had faced a situation where Governor Mark Dayton’s (DFL-MN) health failed during the late stages of the election. As we now know he was hospitalized. If Dayton had...

A Retrospective View on Senate District 13

One of the most significant elections this year is the Special Election in Senate District 13 because it will determine the majority in the State Senate which is currently tied at 33-33 Republican majority. Stearns County Commissioner Joe Perske (DFL-13) is in the...

Fishbach Finally Takes the Oath

Last week, Sen Michele Fischbach (R-13, Paynesville) finally agreed to take the oath of office as Lt Governor. Afterward, she announced she would not be a candidate for reelection to her Senate seat. This quickly led to speculation she would be running for Lt Governor...