Tuesday, November 6, 2012
A breakdown of races in and around Twin Cities Patch, from the Presidential and Congressional races to the proposed Marriage Amendment and Voter I.D. Also: Links to races in your county or community.
Welcome to Patch's Statewide Election Hub for Minnesota, particularly the Twin Cities Area. We'll have a breakdown of each race that impacts residents statewide, as well as links to other Twin Cities Patch sites as they cover elections in communities around the metro area. √ = projected winner *All results are unofficial until canvased by the election board Percentage of precincts reporting: 2,057 of 4,102 (Note: Other equals various "third party" candidates) Percentage of precincts reporting: 28.6 percent (Note: Other equals various "third party" candidates) Percentage of precincts reporting: 281 of 291, about 97 percent Percentage of precincts reporting: 189 of 246 Percentage of precincts reporting: Percentage of precincts reporting: …
Monday, August 20, 2012
Klobuchar addressed the crowd and lauded Sen. Metzen and Rep. Atkins for their bipartisanship.
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) made a surprise appearance at B-52 Burgers & Brew Thursday night to support the campaign of Minnesota Rep. Joe Atkins (DFL-District 52B). Minnesota Sen. Jim Metzen (DFL-District 52) also showed up to lend his support for the Atkins campaign. Klobuchar stopped by the Inver Grove Heights locale to catch up with her political colleagues, talk a bit about her time as a Hennepin County prosecutor and laud both Atkins and Metzen for their bipartisanship. "I know a lot of Americans are tired of all the fighting in Washington and know Minnesotans are tired of it too. That's why these two (Atkins & Metzen) are in office—to make sure we put an end to partisan politics," Klobuchar told the crowd. Following …
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Violence Against Women Act headed to committee after Senate passes version with bipartisan support but House omits 'key provisions.'
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) visited Mendota Heights City Hall Friday afternoon to tout the reauthorization of the 2012 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The Act—originally drafted in 1994 by then Sen. Joe Biden—passed the U.S. Senate 68-31 on Apr. 26 after receiving support from Democrats and Republicans, including all 17 female senators. Since its inception VAWA has allocated billions of dollars to better support victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. Its secondary goal is to establish a law enforcement apparatus to more effectively investigate and prosecute perpetrators. Joined by Dakota County leaders Sheriff Dave Bellows and Attorney Jim Backstrom, Sen. Klobuchar told attendees that the U.S…
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2:05 pm on Friday, August 24, 2012
Dayton, Atkins, Klobuchar....If you believe they can live your life better than you..Vote for them.. Bought license tabs lately? Keeps 4 state workers watching one contract laborer putting a shovel full of tar in a pot hole....vote for them Don't like salt or more than 16oz's of soda and not intelligent enough to decide for yourself....vote for them Want to continue to pay more taxes for teachers… more ›