Politics

Bettison seeks balance in swing district, emphasizing moderation, fiscal restraint in 49A House bid

Stuart Sudak • November 2, 2024

Stacy Bettison, a moderate Republican, campaigns in former GOP stronghold Minnesota House District 49A, aiming to restore fiscal balance and bipartisanship.

Minnesota Parents Alliance recommends 3 EP School Board candidates

Juliana Allen • October 31, 2024

The organization, which favors "parent-backed education" and opposes teacher's unions, allows candidates to opt in to recommendations but does not seek their permission for its choices.

Poll: Klobuchar leads White by 12 percentage points in U.S. Senate race

MinnPost • October 31, 2024

Sen. Amy Klobuchar leads GOP challenger Royce White by 12 points, with strong support among Democrats, independents, and women, MinnPost poll finds.

Harris and Trump offer sharp contrasts on key issues in 2024 presidential race

Associated Press • October 31, 2024

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump present competing visions on U.S. leadership as voters prepare to make consequential choices in the 2024 election.

Gwen Walz, cool-headed and active political spouse, campaigns to the wire

MinnPost • October 30, 2024

Gwen Walz, a longtime partner in her husband Tim Walz’s political career, brings her teaching and advocacy experience to the campaign trail.

Harris and Trump brace for final campaign week

Associated Press • October 30, 2024

In the final campaign week, Harris and Trump focus on swing states, early voting, and foreign policy as Election Day nears.

EP makes casting a ballot accessible to all

Lea Jacobson • October 29, 2024

Accessible voting options in Eden Prairie, including curbside and OmniBallot machines, ensure individuals with disabilities can vote privately, independently, and conveniently.

Minnesota election preview: Key races, candidates, and voter turnout details

Associated Press • October 28, 2024

Preview key Minnesota election races, including presidential, Senate, and House battles. Discover candidates, voter trends, and polling insights ahead of Nov. 5.

School board candidates get real about their views

Juliana Allen • October 25, 2024

Eden Prairie School Board candidates clarify positions on key issues as Nov. 5 election approaches.

Debate over constitutional amendment delays as abortion rights remain a key issue for Minnesota’s 2024 elections

MinnPost • October 23, 2024

Minnesota DFL delays abortion rights amendment, but reproductive rights remain central as Republicans challenge recent state abortion laws.

Eden Prairie’s campaign sign rules: What voters and candidates need to know

Mike Wilkinson • October 21, 2024

Eden Prairie outlines campaign sign regulations for elections, detailing rules for placement and addressing common issues like theft and vandalism.

Analysis shows DFL legislative candidates suffer more from ‘ballot roll-off’ in presidential years

MinnPost • October 19, 2024

Democrats face greater down-ballot roll-off in battleground states, including Minnesota, potentially impacting control of legislative bodies.