Bob Fletcher Holds Off Jack Serier For Ramsey County Sheriff
Fletcher, 63, is the current mayor of Vadnais Heights, but chose not to seek re-election so he could run for Ramsey County Sheriff.
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Fletcher, 63, is the current mayor of Vadnais Heights, but chose not to seek re-election so he could run for Ramsey County Sheriff.
The victory came following a bitter campaign, one that was so polarized that the state's largest newspaper opted not to endorse either candidate, citing concerns that both were "too partisan" to hold the office.
Minnesota House Speaker Daudt conceded Republicans will lose control of state House as Democrats swept the suburbs.
In a rematch between Democrat Angie Craig and Republican Jason Lewis, Craig secured the 2nd Congressional District seat.
Pete Stauber held off Joe Radinovich to take Minnesota's 8th Congressional District.
Democrats have won control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
In one of the more hotly-contested races to receive national attention, Democratic Sen. Tina Smith has defeated Republican Karin Housley to retain that seat in the U.S. Senate, as called by CBS News.
Authorities say a man was arrested Tuesday night during an incident at the Republican election party in Bloomington.
Democrat Tim Walz has been declared the winner of the Minnesota Governor's race.
Meanwhile, Democrats are gaining ground in their fight for control of the House, picking up key seats in Florida, Pennsylvania and Minnesota.
Betty McCollum (D-Incumbent) won the state's 4th Congressional District seat, defeating Greg Ryan (R).
Authorities say Highway 55 is closed west of the Twin Cities metro due to a fatal crash.
According to the precinct's Head Judge, turnout is high, but so is turnover.
Emmer summarily defeated his Democratic opponent Ian Todd, according to projections from the Associated Press.
The race was ruled as a tossup very early on, which led to an ugly campaign ad war.
