MINNESOTA FOCUS: Election Results

Progressives did a little better than 50/50 in Minnesota last week. Here are the results from Progressive Majority's endorsed candidate slate:

City Offices

John Nephew, Maplewood City Council: Was elected by finishing second in a four candidate field.

Tammie Yak, Moorhead City Council - Ward 1: Lost, finished third in a four candidate field.

Melvin Carter, St. Paul City Council - Ward 1: Won with 58% of the vote. (A young, dynamic progressive, Carter's win was very important!)

Pakou Hang, Moorhead City Council - Ward 1: Lost with 46% of the vote.


School Boards

Warren Harder, Anoka-Hennepin School Board - District 5: Lost with 42% of the vote.

Kim Ross, Eden Prairie School Board: Was elected out of a seven candidate field.

Janet Glover, Monticello School Board: Was elected but details not yet available.

Pam Rykken, St. Louis School Board: Was elected by finishing first out of a seven candidate field.

Kevin Riach, St. Paul School Board: Lost in a nine candidate field.

Sue Stradtmann, West St. Paul School Board: Lost in a five candidate field.


To build on these results, I strongly urge you to join Progressive Majority.

To get involved on even more local levels, get involved with your local Democracy for Minnesota group. It's a great way to meet people, get to know your community and really affect local politics.