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Photos: Minnesota House candidates work to get out the vote

Dario Anselmo knocks on a door with his daughter Ali in Edina.
State Rep. Dario Anselmo, who represents District 49A, knocks on doors with his daughter Ali on Friday in Edina. Anselmo is looking to keep his seat and is running against DFL candidate Heather Edelson.
Tony Saunders | MPR News

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A number of Minnesota House races are expected to go down to the wire on Tuesday — meaning get-out-the-vote efforts are key for a candidate to succeed.

That's true in House District 49A, which includes the city of Edina. Incumbent Rep. Dario Anselmo has served as a moderate Republican in the Democratic-leaning district, breaking ranks on issues like gun control.

But some think that might not be enough in a district that went for Hillary Clinton by 27 points. Anselmo is facing a challenge from Democrat Heather Edelson; MPR News joined each candidate as they knocked on doors and canvassed neighborhoods in the district.

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Heather Edelson speaks to passers-by while canvassing in Edina.
State House District 49A candidate Heather Edelson (left) and campaign volunteers speak to passersby on Saturday.
Tony Saunders | MPR News
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Dario Anselmo knocks on a door with his daughter Ali in Edina.
State Rep. Dario Anselmo, who represents District 49A, knocks on doors with his daughter Ali on Friday in Edina. Anselmo is looking to keep his seat and is running against DFL candidate Heather Edelson.
Tony Saunders | MPR News
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Macy Rooney, Nick Galli, and Heather Edelson walk down the street in Edina
Macy Rooney (left), Nick Galli and House District 49A candidate Heather Edelson walk down an Edina street on Saturday while canvassing ahead of Tuesday's election. Rooney and Galli have worked for Edelson's campaign since this summer, canvassing, making calls and distributing signs; Edelson said the campaign has placed 750 signs. Edelson said they have canvassed so much this election, that most houses in the Voter Activation Network, which Democrats use to guide door-knocking efforts, have been hit multiple times.
Tony Saunders | MPR News