FARGO — Local political analysts are taking stock today of Donald Trump’s swift sweep back into power in his campaign against Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. It’s only the second time in more than a hundred years a president has lost and then re-won the American White House. Dr. Barbara Headrick is a…
WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 14: Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) speaks at a press conference at the U.S. Capitol Building on December 14, 2021 in Washington, DC. The press event, which was hosted by the House Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth, was held for members to discuss the proposed early childhood investments included in the Build Back…
The Minnesota House chamber. Photo courtesy of Minnesota House Public Information Services.ST. PAUL, Minn. (Michelle Griffith – Minnesota Reformer) Republicans flipped three key swing districts in the Minnesota House, making the party breakdown an even 67-67 between Republicans and Democrats, according to preliminary election results. If the results stand, this would mean an end to the two-year Democratic-Farmer-Labor trifecta control…
Republican State Auditor Josh Gallion, left, is challenged by Democratic-NPL Party candidate Tim Lamb in the 2024 general election. (Photos contributed)BISMARCK, N.D. (Mary Steurer – North Dakota Monitor) Josh Gallion will serve another term as North Dakota’s state auditor, voters decided Tuesday. The Republican incumbent led with 68% of the vote in early results. Democratic-NPL candidate Tim Lamb, an attorney…
MOORHEAD (KVRR-KFGO) – Moorhead voters narrowly rejected a levy proposal that would have funded capital projects by generating around $43 million over 10 years. The proposal failed by about 600 votes. The funding would have addressed technology, facility, curriculum, and transportation needs across the district. In 2019, Moorhead voters overwhelmingly approved a $110 million bond referendum to build a new…
MOORHEAD (KVRR-KFGO) – Results are in for Moorhead City Council races. In Ward 1, Nicole Mattson defeated Matt Gilbertson. Emily Moore will represent Ward 2 after beating out Kassandra Sofferman and Benjamin Hammer. Ward 3 saw Lisa Borgen defeat Noelle Harden. In Ward 4, Sebastian McDougall won over Zak Amin. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead, Politics / Elections Tags:…
Ryan YounggrenFARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Longtime Assistant Cass County State’s Attorney Ryan Younggren won his bid to be an East-Central North Dakota district judge. Younggren defeated Fargo attorney and District Court Referee Daniel Gast by a 64% to 35% margin. He will take the place of Judge John Irby, who is retiring after serving 22 years. Younggren has been with the…
FARGO, N.D. (Jeff Beach – North Dakota Monitor)More than half the votes by North Dakota voters were cast before Election Day, according to the Secretary of State’s Office. A news release from the office said 62.5% of eligible North Dakotans voted in the 2024 election in unofficial results. Of the 371,510 ballots cast, 182,012 — 49% — came on Election…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — In unofficial vote counting, North Dakota Measure 4 which would have done away with property taxes, has failed. The vote was 63% against to 36% for the measure with 242 out of 385 precincts reporting. Both supporters and opponents have been outspoken about the measure leading up to the election. If it would have passed, the…
U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischbach (R) MN’s 7th Congressional DistrictWASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Rep. Michelle Fischbach won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Minnesota on Tuesday. Fischbach is a former state senator who rose to become Senate president. She also served as Minnesota’s lieutenant governor in 2018. She defeated a 30-year incumbent when she first won election to Congress in…
