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Catharine Richert

The Daily Digest: general election campaign begins

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Minnesota:

It appears less than 10 percent of Minnesota's voters cast ballots on Tuesday. (MPR News)

In a round of competing press conferences, Republicans vowed to unify behind GOP primary winner Jeff Johnson and DFLers launched criticism at the newly chosen candidate. (MPR News)

Johnson told MPR News that jobs are his top priority if he is elected governor. (MPR News)

Johnson did well statewide in the primary. (Star Tribune)

Morning Edition also interviewed Mike McFadden, who won the GOP nod to run against Sen. Al Franken. (MPR News)

In St. Cloud, McFadden said he would support raising the gas tax, but then quickly clarified his remarks. (MinnPost)

First District candidate Jim Hagedorn promises a tough campaign against Rep. Tim Walz (MPR News)

Democrat Matt Entenza "burned a lot of bridges." (Pioneer Press)

Meanwhile, Gov. Mark Dayton has reserved at least $243,815 in airtime on at least two Twin Cities networks to broadcast ads in last September and into October. You can see some of the reservations here.

Washington:

Rep. Michele Bachmann is among House lawmakers affiliated with the Tea Party who left their imprint on an immigration bill. (The New York Times)

The White House is considering additional action to help a group of religious minorities trapped in Iraq. (The Washington Post)