Election 2023

Minnesota voters are deciding the makeup of dozens of school board and municipal elections in 2023. Election Day is Nov. 7. Polls close at 8 p.m.

September 28, 2023 6:31 PM

Teachers union, advocacy groups warn of ‘extremist’ school board candidates

A coalition of educators and advocates for Jewish and LGBTQ+ people on Thursday urged Minnesotans to know the views of who they choose for local school board seats this fall, noting that a Holocaust denier is seeking a board seat in Roseville

by Elizabeth Shockman

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September 26, 2023 12:50 PM

Holocaust denier running for school board in Roseville

Vaughn Klingenberg is one of seven individuals who has filed to run for one of three open seats in the Twin Cities suburban school district. Roseville, Minn., district leaders are pushing back against Klingenberg’s stated beliefs.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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September 26, 2023 11:09 AM

The 2023 election: A look at municipal elections in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Duluth

November elections are fast approaching and early voting is already underway. Take a closer look at who is on the ballot in the city council races for Minneapolis, St. Paul and Duluth.

by Kyre Johnson

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September 22, 2023 4:00 AM

Early voting for November elections has begun. Here's what to know

While there are no statewide or federal elections on the ballot this year, cities and towns across Minnesota will vote on mayors, city council and school board members.

by Grace Birnstengel

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August 27, 2023 4:00 AM

Minnesota returns voting power to thousands. The question is whether they'll use it

A new law in Minnesota speeds up restoration of voting eligibility to the formerly incarcerated. Now advocates are fanning out to convince people to use those rights.

by Brian Bakst

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August 18, 2023 4:00 AM

Spending and competition are up in Minnesota off-year school board races

There is heightened interest and campaign spending to fill the more than 100 open seats up for election on Minnesota school boards this year.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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August 9, 2023 8:50 AM

Challenger Reinert outpolls incumbent Larson in Duluth mayoral primary

Challenger Roger Reinert outpolled incumbent Duluth Mayor Emily Larson 63-35 percent in Tuesday’s primary. The two will face off in November’s general election.

by Brian Bakst

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